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MUFFINS: Greek Baklava Muffins

Source of Recipe

The Joy of Muffins/The International Muffin Cookbook, pg 94


Recipe Introduction

These delicious Greek muffins are filled with chopped walnuts, butter and cinnamon, then drizzled with honey. A sweet treat after meals or a festive tea. (Lynda)

List of Ingredients

FILLING
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter, melted

BATTER
1 1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup buttermilk

TOPPING
1/2 cup honey


Recipe

FILLING: Mix filling ingredients together in a small bowl. Mix and set aside.

BATTER: Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar. In another bowl, whisk egg, butter, and buttermilk. Add to the dry ingredients until mixed. Fill lined muffin cups 1/3 full with batter and add 1 tablespoon filling, then cover with batter until 2/3 full. Sprinkle any remaining filling on top. Bake until golden brown. Remove from muffin tins and drizzle with honey.

Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Makes 12 - 14 muffins