Pizza-flavoured Muffins

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Perfect for fussy eaters and it’ll generate lunchbox envy in classrooms nationwide.

Pizza-flavoured Muffins

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Ingredients

  • 500g plain flour

  • 75g grated parmesan cheese

  • 125g grated mozzarella cheese

  • 75g chopped salami or ham (optional)

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • 2 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 tsp dried basil

  • 400ml whole milk

  • 2 medium eggs

  • 75ml olive oil

  • Plus any fillings that you may prefer, e.g. chopped peppers, tomatoes, courgette, aubergine etc

Method

  1. Preheat a fan oven to 180°C and line a cupcake/muffin tray with cases or baking parchment.

  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cheese, meat (if chosen), baking powder, garlic powder, oregano, and basil. Stir with a fork and make a large well.

  3. In a jug combine the milk, eggs, and olive oil.

  4. Pour the half the liquid into the well, stir well and then pour in the remaining liquid and stir until you have a thick batter.

  5. Divide the batter between the muffin cases.

  6. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

  7. Serve with tomatoes or tomato sauce.

  8. Recipe note: there is no salt or pepper in this recipe as parmesan is high in salt content and olive oil has peppery notes. Season as you wish!

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