Blueberry Muffins with Sourdough Discard

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

Perfect for breakfast, these lemony blueberry muffins begin with a bubbly starter sponge made from sourdough discard, which provides deep flavor and texture in every bite.

Ingredients

1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sourdough starter discard
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

Directions

1 Mix flour, discard, yogurt, milk, baking powder, and baking soda for starter sponge together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Let sit at room temperature, 2 to 3 hours.
2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 2 jumbo 6-cup muffin tins.
3 Mix flour, cinnamon, and salt together in a medium bowl.
4 Whisk oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest into the starter sponge. Slowly add dry ingredients into the wet ingredients; mix until incorporated but be careful to not overmix. Carefully fold in blueberries. Scoop batter into the prepared muffin tins.
5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.