Welsh Cheese and Bacon Muffins

bakedapple42's Note:

This recipe is from the VisitWales.com website. Some of the directions were unclear so I filled in where I could. Posted for the VCC - British Isles and Ireland event "http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=311118"

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 12.0 muffins

Ingredients

• 250 g all-purpose flour (1 cup)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 175 g cooked bacon , chopped (3/4 cup)
• 100 g mature cheese , such as cheddar, shredded (1/4 cup)
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 2 eggs , lightly beaten
• 65 g butter , melted (1/4 cup)
• 125 ml low-fat yogurt (1/2 cup)

Directions:

1. Method:.
2. Sift the flour, salt and baking powder into a mixing bowl.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients and fold everything together with the lightest of touch, until just blended. DO NOT OVER MIX!
4. Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tins, bake in a preheated oven, gas4/180c/350f for 20-30 minutes until golden and firm.
5. Remove and allow to cool in the tin for 10 minutes.
6. Transfer onto rack to cool completely.

Reviews

[JennyMidget]

Definitely five stars! Served a couple each of these up with tomato soup for a light dinner - hubby went back for two more! I don't know about Welsh, but you've definitely got two Australian fans!