Mary Berry, Britain's queen of baking, has a recipe that is perfect for summer picnics and BBQs: her cheese muffins. The savoury muffins have garnered over 25 five-star reviews on Good Food, praised for their cheesy, oozy texture when served warm.
The recipe notes describe the muffins as 'superb with soup, salads or eating on the go'. Even when cold, they remain fragrant with a nice saltiness from the cheese and olives. The muffins use Gruyère cheese and sun-dried tomato paste for a rippled effect.
To make them, measure flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. In another bowl, mix butter, egg and milk. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir with a fork. Loosely swirl in sun-dried tomato paste, then divide into muffin cases and bake for about 18 minutes until golden.
Allow to cool slightly before serving warm. For other quick recipes, Mary Berry also offers 15-minute mini Victoria sponge cakes and a 30-minute chicken pasta bake, both ideal for on-the-go meals.
