Breakfast for 12
Coconut Semolina Mini Muffins
These coconut semolina mini muffins bake until set, then absorb fragrant lemon and rose syrup.
Typical price
$2.12for 4 servings
$0.53 per serving$2.12 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 175 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
Middle EasternVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetBreakfastsBack to school
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 47 oz | $1.87Typical price |
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.59Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.36 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesFlourBaking powder and sodaSugar and brown sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 2 cups 305 g ?ne semolina ?our
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup 115 g sugar
- 1/2 cup 115 g unsalted butter
- 5 1/2 cups 375 ml milk
- 1 cup 75 g desiccated
- 3 tbsp blanched almonds
- 1 cup 225 g sugar
- 1/2 cup 125 ml water
- 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tbsp rose water or orange blossom water
Steps
- Simmer the sugar and water in a small saucepan for 5 minutes, then stir in the lemon juice and rose water.
- Melt the butter and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Combine the semolina flour, baking powder, sugar, coconut, milk, butter, and tahini in a bowl.
- Rest the batter for 75 minutes so the semolina can soften.
- Heat the oven to 350 F and coat a 12-cup mini muffin pan with tahini.
- Fill the cups and bake for 25 minutes, then pour the warm syrup over the muffins and cool for 60 minutes.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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