Savory dinner muffins made with sharp cheddar cheese and caraway seed.

Caraway Cheese Muffins

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

2 teaspoons granulated sugar

1 1/4 teaspoons salt

1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 large egg

1 cup milk

1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled

1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Into a bowl sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and mustard; stir in cheese.
3. In another bowl whisk together egg, milk, and butter; add mixture to flour mixture; stir batter until just combined.
4. Divide batter among 12 well-buttered 1/3-cup muffin tins, sprinkle muffins with caraway seeds. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they are golden. Cool for 2 minutes and turn muffins out onto a rack.

Makes 12 muffins.