Simple Elegant Cornbread Muffins

Chef David Marion(alton brown wannabe)'s Note:

My neighbor wanted me to make cornbread for them so I played with several different recipes and created this one. So far everyone loves this one. The Cayene Pepper and Jalapenos are optional if you prefer a traditional flavor without the heat. Tastes great either way!

• Total Time: 27 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 12.0 muffins

• ½ cup rolled oat
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄8; teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 2 jalapeno peppers

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Add 1 tablespoon Cider Vinegar to 1 cup of skim milk, set aside.
3. Place dry ingredients into food processor in order and grind until fine powder, then pour into medium mixing bowl.
4. Add Eggs to Skim Milk, stir briskly, then add finely diced Jalapeno Peppers.
5. Pour Skim Milk mixture to dry ingredients, mix with fork until evenly mixed, don't worry about small clumps.
6. Put 1 heaping tablespoon of mixture into greased muffin tray about 3/4 full.
7. Bake until golden brown about 12 - 14 minutes for muffins or 20 minutes for baking pan.