Cathay’s Cheese Muffins

Living on a campsite/farm in Africa was a child's dream. A swimming pool, river, mountain trails and trampoline awaited us after the short bus ride home from school. At the end of a full day of adventures we were often suddenly starving. My brothers and I often invited ourselves to our neighbors for a pre-dinner treat when these muffins were on the menu.

    1 cup all-purpose flour
    2 teaspoons baking powder
    Pinch salt
    1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    1 large egg
    1 cup milk

1.  Preheat the oven to 400° .

2.  In a large bowl, blend the flour, baking powder, salt and
     cheese. Stir in the egg and milk, then mix well.

3.  Divide batter between 10 giant nonstick muffin cups.

4.  Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes or until golden.

5.  Let the muffins sit for 2 minutes before removing them with a          
     heat-proof spatula. They will come out of the pans much more
     easily if you wait. Cheese muffins are delicious served
     in the winter with soup or chili.

     Makes 10 muffins