Maple-Pecan Muffin

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• a pinch of salt
• 2 large eggs
• ¾ cup yogurt, whisked
• 6 tbsp maple syrup plus 3-4 tsp extra for glazing
• 6 tbsp vegetable oil
• 12 pecan halves

Directions

1. Lightly beat the eggs, and then beat in yogurt, 6 tbsp maple syrup and the oil.
2. Mix all the dry ingredients except pecan halves. Make a well in the center and pour in the liquid mix.  Stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
3. Pour into a greased muffin pan or a pan lined with paper muffin cups. Top each muffin with a pecan half.
4. Bake at 400 deg for 20 min, until muffins turn golden brown and are firm to the touch.
5. Allow muffins to cool for 5 min and then glaze the top of each muffin with the remaining maple syrup.

Makes 12