Persian Love Muffins

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4.8

33 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    33 mins

  • Servings

    12 muffins

  • Calories

    244 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert, Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    Persian

Persian Love Muffins

Saffron and rosewater are a delightful combination in these Persian love muffins. They're soft, delicious, and have a truly unique flavor.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup whole milk or 2%
  • 2 tbsp bloomed saffron
  • 1 tbsp rose water
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
  • 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with liners.
  2. In a large bowl mix the eggs and sugar until fluffy and light, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add in the oil and milk. Mix for one minute.
  4. Add in the bloomed saffron, rose water and cardamom. Mix to combine.
  5. In another bowl whisk the flour, baking powder and salt.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix to combine. Be careful not to over mix. Stir in the pistachios.
  7. Divide the batter between the muffin liners. Bake in the oven for 18 to 20 minutes.

Notes

  • To bloom saffron, sprinkle 1/4 tsp ground saffron over 2 cubes of ice and let it melt at room temperature. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 244kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 70mg (3%) Potassium 129mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 78IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 244 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 244kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 70mg 3%
Potassium 129mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 78IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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