Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp (12g) baking powder
  • 1 tsp (6g) salt
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 cups (225g) sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners or grease generously with butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  3. In a separate jug, whisk together the room-temperature whole milk, large egg, and melted butter.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; ensure a few lumps remain to keep the muffins tender.
  5. Gently fold in the grated sharp cheddar cheese until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Divide the batter equally among the 12 muffin cups, filling each approximately 3/4 of the way.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes until the tops are golden-brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.