Pizza muffins Italian-style

Written by Larry Aiello

Italian Pizza Muffins

Makes approximately 12 muffins, this a great recipe that the kids will love!

Ingredients:

2 beaten eggs
1 finely chopped tomato
12 slices spicy salami
12 olives
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups flour (wholemeal or white)
1 teaspoon sweet basil (twice as much if using fresh)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup grated low fat cheese (edam)
3/4 cup low-fat milk
1 tablespoon olive oil
grated cheese for topping

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and prepare the pans. Cut the salami in half. Set aside 12 halves & dice the remainder. Repeat for the olives.

Mix together the flour , baking powder, basil, paprika and grated low-fat cheese. Add the diced salami, olives & tomato.

Combine milk, eggs and oil then add dry ingredients mixing until just combined.

Spoon into pans & place a slice of salami & an olive on top of each muffin, sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake for 15-20 mins.