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Golden Sourdough Apple Cinnamon Muffins made with sourdough discard on a rustic wooden table.

Sourdough Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Discard – Cozy Fall Recipe


  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Description

These cozy sourdough apple cinnamon muffins use your sourdough discard to create tender, flavorful breakfast treats. Sweet apple pieces, warm cinnamon, and a mild tang make these muffins perfect for autumn mornings. This simple recipe yields 12 standard muffins and includes tips for variations, storage, and dairy-free adaptations.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup neutral oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sourdough discard
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped apples
  • 1/2 cup optional mix-ins (walnuts, raisins, oats)

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease well.

    2. In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

    3. In a separate bowl whisk eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, milk, vanilla extract, and sourdough discard until smooth.

    4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined.

    5. Fold in chopped apples and any optional mix-ins.

    6. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

    7. Bake for 20–25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and tops are golden.

    8. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: breakfast
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 muffin

    Keywords: sourdough, apple, cinnamon, muffins, discard, fall, breakfast, baking