====== Savory Corn Muffins ====== This recipe yields a bread that's moist and savory and tastes distinctly of corn. Unlike many corn muffins, these stay moist, thanks to canned creamed corn. ==== Ingredients ==== * 1 (14.75 ounce) can creamed corn * 2 cups yellow cornmeal, divided * 1 cup buttermilk * 2 large eggs * 8 tablespoons melted butter * 1 cup all-purpose flour * 1 tablespoon white sugar * 1 1/2 teaspoons salt * 2 teaspoons baking powder * 1/2 teaspoon baking soda ==== Directions ==== - Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Put a 12-cup muffin tin (with standard-sized molds of 12-cup capacity) in oven to heat while preparing batter. - Microwave creamed corn in a 1-quart Pyrex-type measuring cup to a full boil (or in a medium saucepan over medium heat). Stir in 1 cup of the cornmeal to make a very thick, pasty mush. If the mush is not stiff, microwave an additional 30 seconds or so. Whisk in buttermilk, then eggs and finally butter. - Mix remaining cornmeal with flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and soda in a medium bowl. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined. - Remove muffin tin from oven; coat with non-stick cooking spray. Divide batter evenly among cups (a spring-action ice cream scoop works well). - Bake until golden brown on sides and bottom, about 15 minutes. Turn onto a wire rack; let cool 5 minutes. Serve.