Baklava Muffins

A delightful treat that brings the same flavors with less fat and sugar. From Baklava Muffins.

35 min / 20 min prep - 6 servings, 12 muffins

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

MUFFINS
1 cup flour
7 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons buttermilk

TOPPING
1/2 cup honey

1. Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
2. Mix all the filling ingredients together in a small bowl, set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and sugar.
4. Mix the egg, melted butter and buttermilk.
5. Make a well in the dry ingredients and add gently mix in the wet ingredients.
6. Fill 12 miffin cups 1/3 full, add a scant tablespoon of filling, cover with more muffin mixture until 2/3 full.
7. Sprinkle any remaining filling on top of the muffins.
8. Bake for 15 minutes.
9. Put the muffins onto a rack to cool and drizzle with honey (it may be easier to drizzle the honey if it has been warmed first).