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A halved sourdough discard muffin with crumbled topping graces a white plate, accompanied by three whole muffins in the background. The muffin reveals a delightfully crumbly interior.

Cinnamon Sourdough Discard Muffins Recipe

Sarita Harbour
Looking for a delicious recipe to use up that sourdough starter? You'll love this cinnamon sourdough discard muffins recipe!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Bread and Quickbreads
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 cup sourdough starter
  • 1 egg

Crumble topping

  • 6 tablespoons butter softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 400°f. 
  • Mix 1 ½ cup flour, baking powder, baking soda, 3 teaspoons cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a large bowl. 
  • Mix in 4 tablespoons melted butter, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, vanilla, milk, and egg. Mix well until the batter is smooth.  
  • Add the sourdough starter and mix. Set aside for 15 minutes.  
  • In a mixing bowl, add the remaining ingredients and mix by hand forming clumps of streusel topping. 
  • Add muffin liners to a muffin tin. Using a large baking scoop, add the batter to each muffin cup.  
  • Add the topping to each muffin fully covering the batter.  
  • Cook the muffins at 400°f for 15-18 minutes until the center of the muffin is fully cooked. Use a toothpick to test the center of the cupcake.  
  • Let muffins cool completely before removing and enjoying.  

Notes

Allergen and Dietary Substitutions

  • For a dairy-free option, use non-dairy milk and vegan butter.
  • For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flaxseed "egg" by mixing 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 2.5 tablespoons water.
  • To make them gluten-free, substitute gluten-free all-purpose flour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 245mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32g
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