Step 1

Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C Fan/425°F. Grease the cups of a muffin tray with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or insert paper liners and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl blend 1 medium egg, 240 mls milk and 60 g butter till fully combined and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl sift in 240 g flour and 3 teaspoons baking powder, add ½ teaspoon salt then mix in the broccoli, 200 g cheddar cheese and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.

Step 4

Pour the egg mixture into the four and lightly mix everything together till the mixture is moistened but do not beat.

Step 5

Fill the muffin liners ¾ full with batter and bake for 5 minutes, then turn down the heat to 190°C/170°C Fan/375°F and bake for a further 13-15 minutes, till golden. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing. Best served warm