Olive Muffins

2 c Chopped pitted black olives

4 c All-purpose flour

1 c Grated onion

1 1/2 c Olive oil, plus additional

Oil to brush muffin tins 3 T Chopped fresh mint or 2 t

Crushed dried mint 2 T Sugar

2 Heaping tablespoons double-

Action baking powder Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Rinse olives and drain. Dry on paper towels. Combine all ingredients, adding baking powder last. Brush muffin cups with oil and dust with flour. (Do NOT use paper baking cups.) Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden and serve warm. Variation: can be baked in 9x5 inch loaf pans. Increase baking time by 15 minutes. typed by jessann :)