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Freshly baked sourdough blueberry lemon muffins on a cooling rack

Sourdough Blueberry Lemon Muffins

Delicious and moist muffins made with active sourdough starter, fresh blueberries, and a zesty touch of lemon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 120 g active sourdough starter Should be active for best results.
  • 90 g unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 150 g granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 120 ml milk Can be substituted with plant-based milk for dairy-free.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest Fresh is best.

Dry Ingredients

  • 240 g all-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour.
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Add-ins

  • 150 g fresh blueberries Frozen blueberries can be used.
  • 60 g powdered sugar For optional glaze.
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice For optional glaze.

Method

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the sourdough starter, melted butter, sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Stir in the lemon zest until it’s evenly combined.

Mixing

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  • Toss the blueberries with a little flour and fold them into the batter.

Baking

  • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
  • Cool briefly and drizzle with lemon glaze if you choose to use it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, refrigerate for a week or freeze for up to three months. Enjoy warmed or at room temperature.
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