Baking · serves 2

Savoury Muffins

Cheese and vegetables in muffin form. Good in a lunchbox for two days.

35 min Easy Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups maida
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup grated cheese
  • 1 cup vegetables (capsicum, corn, spring onion, spinach), finely chopped
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 2 eggs or 1/2 cup curd
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt

Method

  1. Dry in one bowl including the cheese and vegetables, wet in another.
  2. Combine with about ten stirs. Lumpy, like any muffin.
  3. Cases three-quarters full, extra cheese on top.
  4. 200°C for 5 minutes, then 180°C for 15.
  5. Cool 5 minutes in the tray.
  6. Warm, split, with butter.

Questions people ask about Savoury Muffins

How long does Savoury Muffins take?

About 35 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

What can I use instead of maida in Savoury Muffins?

Use plain atta for a denser, nuttier result, or a 50/50 mix if you want to keep some lift.

Can I make Savoury Muffins ahead of time?

Yes, and it is better for it. Cool it fully, refrigerate for up to three days, and reheat gently with a splash of water. The flavours settle overnight.

Is Savoury Muffins vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Savoury Muffins?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Savoury Muffins?

On its own, warm, with tea or coffee. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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