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Onion and cheese muffins

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 20 to 30 minutes

Makes: 12 muffins

Storage: Covered in the pantry (or fridge on hot days). Double wrap in plastic to freeze.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup self raising flour
  • 1 cup wholemeal plain flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 small onion, coarsely grated or finely chopped
  • 1 cup reduced-fat grated cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup skimmed milk

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced)
  2. Mix together the flours, baking powder, pepper, grated onion and grated cheese
  3. Beat eggs and milk together and, if necessary, add more milk to make 1½ cups of liquid
  4. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients, add the liquid and mix gently until just combined (do not over-mix or the muffins will be tough)
  5. Place in large lightly greased muffin tins and bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Use muffin papers to help keep them fresh.