Baklava Muffins with Olive Oil, Greek Yogurt and Honey
I am all for reinventing the classics and this baklava muffin recipe is a great example of doing just that. The muffins are studded with the nuts and flavors of traditional baklava but are also comfort food. Great for breakfast, brunch or a midday snack. To find the delicious greek honey, olive oil, and pistachios called for in this recipe, go to my online store here.
SERVES
12
Ingredients
For the filling
- 2/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 2/3 chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- A pinch of pepper
- A pinch of nutmeg
- 1 tsp grated orange
- 2 tbsp. melted butter
For the muffins
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 75 ml milk
- 12- muffin baking tray
For the topping
- 125 ml Greek honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F/ 200°C.
- Mix all the filling ingredients together in a small bowl.
To make the muffins
- In a large bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and sugar.
- In a second bowl whisk the egg, olive oil, yogurt and milk. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add the egg-yogurt-milk mixture and stir gently with a rubber spatula.
- Fill the muffin tray one-third full, add a scant tablespoon of filling, and then cover with more muffin mixture until two-thirds full. Sprinkle any remaining filling on top of the muffins.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the muffins are set and golden-brown.
- Remove from tray and place the muffins on a rack to cool. Just before serving, drizzle with honey.
