Cheddar Muffins
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup milk
1 egg, well beaten
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Adjust rack to center position in oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a regular muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Whisk the flour, sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, egg, butter, and vanilla. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir quickly and gently to blend. Incorporate shredded cheese into the batter, do not over mix.
Divide batter in prepared muffin pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. When fully baked, the tops of the muffins will be golden and springy to the touch, and a thin knife inserted into the center will come out clean. Transfer the pan to a cooling rack and allow to cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing muffins from pan. Makes 12 muffins.