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Bacon and pumpkin muffins

Via: http://ben-kt.momillett.org/2009/03/bacon-and-pumpkin-muffins/

Recipe

• 1/4 c olive oil
• 1 lg onion, finely chopped
• 4 oz smoked bacon, diced
• 10 oz pumpkin¹
• 2 c self-rising flour²
• 1/2 c cornmeal or fine polenta
• 2 t b. powder
• 3 eggs
• 1 c milk

Heat the oil in a frying pan and sautí© the onion and bacon for 5 minutes until lightly browned.³ Sift the flour, cornmeal, and baking powder into a large mixing bowl.  Stir in the onion, bacon, and grated pumpkin.  Beat the eggs with the milk and add to the bowl.  Mix until just combined.
Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper muffin cups.  Divide the mixture among the paper cups and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes or until risen, golden, and just firm.  Transfer to a wire rack to cool.  Serve buttered.

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