Antjie

Antjie

Tuesday 7 August 2012

Pepperoni Puffs...



Ingredients:  (4 servings)

  • 3/4 cup flour 
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 
  • 3/4 cup whole milk 
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten 
  • 4 ounces cheese, shredded (about 1 cup) 
  • 4 ounces pepperoni, cut into small cubes (about 1 cup) 
  • 1/2 cup store-bought pizza sauce 
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil 
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced 

Directions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees . Grease a 24-cup mini-muffin pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder; whisk in the milk and egg. Stir in the mozzarella and pepperoni; let stand for 10 minutes. 
  2. Stir the batter and divide among the mini-muffin cups. Bake until puffed and golden, 20 to 25 minutes. 
  3. Meanwhile, microwave the pizza sauce until warmed through, then stir in 1 tablespoon basil. Sprinkle the puffs with the remaining 1 tablespoon basil. Serve the puffs and red pepper slices with the pizza sauce for dipping. 


Tip:  Freeze the baked puffs in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. To reheat, bake the frozen puffs on a baking sheet in a 350 degrees oven for 8 to 10 minutes.