SAVORY CORN MUFFINS

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Provided by C G

Categories Muffins

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

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1 c unbleached flour
2/3 c cornmeal
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp chili powder (i tried w/chipotle powder)
1/4 tsp ground cumin or cumin seeds (gently crush the cumin seeds if using)
2 eggs
1 c plain yogurt
1/4 c butter or coconut butter
3 oz shallots, peeled and diced small or minced

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine all of the dry ingredients (flour-cumin) in a large mixing bowl.
2. In a separate bowl whisk together the eggs and yogurt; set aside.
3. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter or coconut oil. Sautè the shallots for 3-10 minutes to desired crispness. Set aside to cool briefly.
4. Add the shallots and egg mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir just until blended.
5. Spoon the batter into 12 paper-lined muffin cups. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.