Cornmeal Yeast Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Combine milk, sugar, oil, margarine, and salt in a saucepan and cook over low heat until margarine melts.
3. 3
   Cool to 105-115F.
4. 4
   Add milk mixture to yeast mixture; stir in eggs, cornmeal, and 2 cups flour.
5. 5
   Beat mixture at medium speed until smooth; stir in enough flour to make a soft dough.
6. 6
   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
7. 7
   Place in a bowl that was coated with cooking spray; cover and let rise in a warm place for an hour or until doubled.
8. 8
   Punch dough down and shape into 72 balls.
9. 9
   Spray muffin tins with cooking spray.
10. 10
    Place 2 balls in each muffin cup.
11. 11
    Let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or until doubled.
12. 12
    Preheat oven to 375F.
13. 13
    Bake muffins for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
14. 14
    Coat muffins with cooking spray and remove from pans immediately.