Muffin Monday: Baklava Muffins

Baklava... in a muffin?!? Yes, that's right, we went there! And what a great way to transform this decadent dessert into a great muffin. While making this muffin, memories from our trip to Greece last year came flowing back. I was the only one on our trip that actually liked the baklava. I guess I am a bit more adventurous in trying new foods and I loved the mixture of spice, nuts, pastry, and sticky syrup. I never would have thought to try a muffin version but it really works! Try this recipe out, you will not be disappointed with this moist muffin.

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Recipe

Ingredients:

Filling:

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter, melted
Muffin:
1 cup + 7 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup + 2 tablespoons buttermilk

Topping:
1/2 cup honey

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 400F/200C and prepare a 12 hole baking pan with liners.

2. Filling: Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl, set aside.
3. Muffins: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and sugar. 

4. In a small measuring jar, lightly whisk together the egg, buttermilk and butter. 

5. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour the egg mixture. Stir gently. Its okay if its bumpy. 

6. Fill the muffin cups one third, add the filling and then top with the muffin mixture again till the cup is two thirds full. 

7. Using any remaining filling as a topping. Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown. 

8. Take out from the oven and transfer to a wire rack, still in the muffin liners. Drizzle with honey and serve warm.