Savoury Corn Muffins
- 1 cup of all purpose flour
- 1 cup corn meal
- 3 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. dried basil leaves
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup cooked corn kernels
- 1/3 cup chopped black olives [75]
- ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes [50]
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Grease muffin cups or line them with papers.
Combine first 6 dry ingredients.
Beat eggs, milk, and oil in large bowl. Add dry ingredients, mixing lightly just until blended. Stir in corn, olives, and sun dried tomatoes. Spoon into prepared muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
Bake in centre of preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.

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