Description
Baklava Muffins are a delicious twist on the traditional baklava, combining the flavors of honey, nuts, and spices in a moist muffin form.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pistachios
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the chopped nuts.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the muffins are baking, prepare the honey syrup by combining the honey and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Once the muffins are done, remove them from the oven and immediately drizzle the honey syrup over the top of each muffin while they are still warm.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a teaspoon of almond extract to the wet ingredients.
- You can also substitute the nuts with a mix of dried fruits like raisins or cranberries for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg