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Baklava Muffins Recipe

Baklava Muffins are a delicious fusion of classic Middle Eastern baklava and soft bakery-style muffins.Loaded with chopped nuts, warm spices, and finished with a sweet honey syrup drizzle.Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert with tea or coffee.Flaky nutty flavors meet moist, fluffy texture in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
  2. In a bowl whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. In another bowl mix eggs, melted butter, milk, yogurt, and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in chopped walnuts and pistachios gently.
  6. Divide batter evenly into muffin liners filling 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. In a small saucepan heat honey, water, and lemon juice for 2–3 minutes.
  9. Brush warm honey syrup over hot muffins.
  10. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins soft and fluffy.
  • Use fresh finely chopped nuts for best flavor and texture.
  • Pour syrup over muffins while they are still warm for better absorption.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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