Savory Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole-wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/3 cups buttermilk*
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup chopped onions or scallions
• 3/4 cup diced bacon
• 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped mushroom
• 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
  

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
2. Combine whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, pepper and salt in a large bowl.
3. Whisk eggs, buttermilk, oil and butter in a medium bowl. Fold in scallions, bacon, cheese and bell pepper. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the wet ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula until just moistened. Scoop the batter into the prepared pan (the cups will be very full).
4. Bake the muffins until the tops are golden brown, 20 to 22 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Loosen the edges and turn the muffins out onto a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.

Makes 12-13 muffins

*Araksya's tip: You can substituted the buttermilk with milk.