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Savory Zaatar Muffins

Not all muffins are born sweet! These savory muffins are packed with the delicious flavors of zaatar and feta cheese, making them a perfect quick breakfast or a healthy addition to your kids' lunchbox. Just don't blame me if they give you the side-eye when they realize it's not a sweet treat—they might thank you later for the delicious surprise!

10 min prep 30 min cook

Elements

  • 2 cups self-raising flour
  • 1 cup caster zaatar (dried thyme)
  • 1 cup buttermilk (drinking laban)
  • 150 g hard feta cheese
  • 100 g butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Alchemy

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Butter a 12-cup muffin tray or line with non-stick muffin cases.
  2. Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl, add the zaatar, and mix well.
  3. Add the egg, butter, buttermilk, and feta cheese, then mix until well combined.
  4. Scoop equal amounts into the muffin tray.
  5. Bake for around 25 - 30 minutes or until a wooden skewer comes out clean.
  6. Enjoy with a cup of tea!

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