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Quick Sourdough Lemon Muffins


  • Author: tastytrails
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and fluffy lemon muffins made with sourdough starter, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sourdough starter (discard or bubbly)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix together the sourdough starter, sugar, milk, oil, and egg until smooth and creamy.
  3. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice for flavor.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mix until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let them cool slightly in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding fresh blueberries or raspberries. You can also add poppy seeds for crunch!

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: sourdough muffins, lemon muffins, quick muffins, breakfast, snack