Apple And Cheddar Cheese Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup sour milk
1/4 cup oil
1 medium tart apple, finely chopped
1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400F.
Grease muffin pans.
COMBINE flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cheeses in large mixing bowl.
BEAT egg, buttermilk, oil and apple together thoroughly.
ADD liquid ingredients all at once to dry ingredients.
Stir just until moistened.
FILL greased muffin cups 3/4 full.
SPRINKLE tops with 1/4 cup cheddar cheese if desired.
BAKE at 400\u00b0F for 18-23 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched.