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The Food Department's herb, spinach and cheese muffins
Makes 12 large muffins
Ingredients
2 cups self-raising flour
300g tasty cheese, grated
100g feta, crumbled
1 large handful fresh baby spinach, chopped
2 Tbsp fresh mixed herbs
1½ tsp dill, chopped (fresh is best)
1 free-range egg, beaten
375ml-425ml milk
10ml oil for greasing muffin tin
Method
Mix flour, cheeses, spinach and herbs. Mix the egg with 275ml of the milk and stir into the dry ingredients, adding more milk to make a soft mixture.
Spoon into greased muffin tins and bake at 200degC-210degC for 12-15 minutes.
Place the muffin tin on a cooling rack for five minutes before removing.
Requested by Vicki McDougall of Dunedin.
This recipe comes from Sarah and Martin White of The Food Department in Malcolm St, North Dunedin.
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