Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Makes 12 muffins.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage leaves
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 6 ounces)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted

    DIRECTIONS

    Preheat oven to 425°F. and butter well twelve 1/3-cup muffin tins.

    In a large bowl whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add sage and feta and toss well.

    In a small bowl whisk together milk, egg, and butter.

    Add egg mixture to dry ingredients, stirring until batter is just combined (do not overmix).

    Divide batter among prepared muffin tins. Bake muffins in middle of oven about 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden and springy to touch.

    Turn muffins out onto racks to cool.