Recipe: Sweet & Savory Za’atar Muffins

An original way to ensure you and your family get a good share of [za’atar] and its superfood benefits! Give this recipe by Rita Tohmé-Kikano, @mrs.sucree, a try — it’s a real crowd pleaser. You can also view this on her Instagram.

INGREDIENTS

• 225g plain flour

• 100g sugar

• 75g melted butter

• 180g full fat yogurt

• 40 ml whole milk

• 1egg

• 30g Terranean Herbs & Spices za’atar

• 40 ml olive oil

• 1 & 1⁄2 tsp baking powder

• 1⁄2 tsp baking soda

  INSTRUCTIONS

1. Beginning with the dry ingredients, add the sugar to the flour in a bowl. Then add the baking powder and baking soda. Mix to combine.

2. In a separate bowl, add the wet ingredients. Combine the butter with the yogurt and milk. Add the egg and mix to combine.

3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

4. Add in the za’atar and olive oil and mix into a batter. PLace in the refrigerator for 30

   minutes to allow gluten to develop.

5. Spoon the batter into 8 cupcake cases (line a cupcake sheet). Fill four empty holes with

   boiling water to prevent a tough crust from forming.

6. Bake at 400 Fahrenheit/200 Celsius for five minutes, then lower the oven temperature to

   340 Fahrenheit/170 Celsius and continue baking for another 15 minutes.

7. Remove from the oven, allowing to cool. Serve and enjoy!