PIZZA MUFFINS

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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour, white whole wheat flour, or whole spelt flour (not GF), or King Arthur Gluten-Free Multi-Purpose Flour plus 1 1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum
1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons unrefined cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon pure Grade A or B maple syrup
1 1/4 cups marinara sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
Grated pecorino, for topping

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with unbleached parchment liners or reusable silicone liners.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and oregano in a medium bowl to combine.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs, olive oil, buttermilk, maple syrup, and 1 cup of the marinara sauce, and stir. Add the mozzarella and stir to combine. Slowly stir in the dry mixture until just combined. Do not overbeat.
Using a large ice-cream scoop, divide the batter evenly between each muffin cup. Use the remaining 1/4 cup marinara sauce to top each muffin with 1 teaspoon of sauce, then sprinkle with pecorino.
Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan and then transfer to a wire rack to completely cool.