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Bright and zesty glazed sourdough lemon muffins topped with glaze

Bright & Zesty Glazed Sourdough Lemon Muffins

Delightfully tangy and sweet, these sourdough lemon muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a snack, featuring a zesty glaze that adds the finishing touch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients

For the Muffins

  • 1 cup sourdough discard
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 whole lemon zest Zest of 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup lemon juice

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice

Method

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the sourdough discard, melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full with the batter.

Baking

  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Glazing

  • For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle on the cooled muffins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

These muffins are delightful served warm or at room temperature. You can enjoy them as a breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or even as a dessert. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or freeze for up to three months.
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