Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3/4 cups cheddar cheese sharp,grated
  • 1 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk, skim
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted, or olive oil

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl.
  • Add the cheese and blend well.
  • Make a well in the center of the mixture.
  • Combine the egg, milk and margarine and add the mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just moistened and no flour streaks remain.
  • Spoon the mix into muffin tins that have been sprayed with a non-stick spray, filling 2/3rds full.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until done and lightly browned.
  • Let cool in the tins on a wire rack enough to handle.
  • Remove the muffins onto wire rack.
  • Serve warm.