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Crispy Mini Pizza Muffins with Pepperoni

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These crispy mini pizza muffins with pepperoni are a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing party snack featuring a perfect balance of crunchy edges and a chewy, savory center.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) warm water
  • 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup (about 30 slices) pepperoni slices
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) tomato sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your muffin tin generously with olive oil or nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
  3. In another bowl, stir olive oil into warm water. Pour this into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Spoon a tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup to form a small base. Add a teaspoon of tomato sauce on top, then 2-3 pepperoni slices, followed by about 1 tablespoon shredded mozzarella. Top with another tablespoon of batter to cover, then finish with a little mozzarella and a pinch of Parmesan if desired.
  5. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and crisp around the edges with bubbly cheese. Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins. Use warm water to activate baking powder properly. Press pepperoni slices gently into the batter to prevent curling. Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes before removing to keep bottoms crispy. Avoid silicone muffin molds for best crispiness.

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