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Freshly baked sourdough discard muffins with a golden crust

Sourdough Discard Muffins

Deliciously soft and slightly tangy muffins made from sourdough starter, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup sourdough starter Make sure it's active and bubbly
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour for a heartier texture
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.

Baking

  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9g

Notes

Serve muffins warm or at room temperature. Pair with butter or honey and enjoy with coffee or tea. Store in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.
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