Feather Light Corn Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Butter and flour 8 muffin cups or line them with paper liners.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, sift the dry ingredients together.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together.
5. 5
   Add 1/3 of the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, then 1/3 of the melted butter, and stir gently just until incorporated.
6. 6
   Repeat with the remaining dry ingredients and melted butter, being careful not to over-mix; there may be a little flour not mixed in at the end.
7. 7
   Use an ice-cream scoop or large spoon to fill the muffin cups half full.
8. 8
   Bake until risen, light golden brown, and firm to the touch, about 15 minutes.
9. 9
   Let cool at least 15 minutes in the pan.
10. 10
    Molasses Butter: Cream the ingredients in a food processor or an electric mixer until fully combined.
11. 11
    Strawberry Butter: Clean and hull the strawberries.
12. 12
    Place all of the ingredients in a food processor and cream until fully combined.
13. 13
    To serve, spoon a dollop of jam, or spread the compound butters onto the top of the muffins.