Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 12 muffins

　　1 cup yellow cornmeal

　　2/3 cup all-purpose flour

　　1 teaspoon baking powder

　　1/2 teaspoon baking soda

　　1/2 teaspoon salt

　　1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage leaves

　　1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 6 ounces)

　　1 cup milk

　　1 large egg

　　1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F. and butter well twelve 1/3-cup muffin tins.

　　

Step 2

In a large bowl whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add sage and feta and toss well.

　　

Step 3

In a small bowl whisk together milk, egg, and butter.

　　

Step 4

Add egg mixture to dry ingredients, stirring until batter is just combined (do not overmix).

　　

Step 5

Divide batter among prepared muffin tins. Bake muffins in middle of oven about 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden and springy to touch.

　　

Step 6

Turn muffins out onto racks to cool.