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Homemade Pizza Muffins

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These homemade pizza muffins are bite-sized pockets of cheesy, saucy goodness that come together quickly, perfect for snacks or party bites. They feature a fluffy dough with melty mozzarella and pepperoni, topped with pizza sauce and optional Parmesan.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk (whole preferred)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup (100 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup chopped pepperoni slices
  • ½ cup pizza sauce
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and Italian seasoning.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, and olive oil until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in the shredded mozzarella cheese and chopped pepperoni slices.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  7. Add about 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce on top of each muffin, gently swirling it in.
  8. Optionally, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the muffins.
  9. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean (except for melted cheese).
  10. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and fluffy. Use room temperature eggs and milk for better texture. Freshly shredded mozzarella melts better than pre-shredded. You can prepare the batter ahead and refrigerate before baking, adding a couple of extra minutes to baking time. For gluten-free option, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. These muffins freeze well and reheat best in the oven to keep edges crisp.

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