Ingredients
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2/3 cup cornmeal
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1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 egg whites or 1 egg, beaten
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3 tablespoons canola oil
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
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3 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs, minced or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried herbs (of your choice)
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1/2 cup corn kernel
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F degrees.
- Combine the first 5 ingredients in a bowl.
- In another bowl, combine the beaten egg with the oil and buttermilk.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and stil until thoroughly mixed.
- Stir in the grated cheese and herbs Divide the batter amont 12 lightly oiled or paper lined muffin tins.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of one tests clean.
- Cool on a rack, then store in an airtight container as soon as the muffins are at room temperature.