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Easy Sourdough Discard Blueberry Muffins

Perfect as a school-safe snack or a satisfying afternoon treat, these fluffy sourdough blueberry muffins are sure to be a hit with the whole family
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Resting Time20 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: muffin, School safe, sourdough
Servings: 12 muffins
Author: Mary Hanchard, RHN

Equipment

  • Stand mixer, or large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Muffin pan
  • Paper or silicone muffin cups
  • ​Plastic wrap or shower caps for long ferment option optional
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup butter room temperature
  • 3/4 cup raw organic cane sugar
  • 1/2 cup sourdough discard or active sourdough starter
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup milk

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or silicone muffin liners, or lightly grease the cups.
  • In a medium bowl, using a wooden spoon, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • To the bowl of a stand mixer, add the room temperature butter and raw organic cane sugar. With the paddle attachment beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the egg, vanilla extract, and a half cup sourdough starter or discard to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat on medium speed until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as necessary. Slowly add milk, with the mixer running on low speed.
  • Gradually incorporate the flour mixture, about a half cup at a time. Continue mixing until the batter is smooth and all ingredients are well incorporated. This helps ensure a tender crumb.
  • With the mixer on low speed, gently fold the frozen blueberries into the batter. Be careful not to overmix to keep the muffins light and fluffy.

Long Ferment Option

  • If you want to use a long ferment option for enhanced flavor and digestibility, cover the batter with plastic wrap, (I like to use these shower caps) and refrigerate it for 12 to 24 hours.

Baking

  • When you're ready to bake, let the batter sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Divide the muffin batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 to 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, and the tops are golden brown.
  • Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tray for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely at room temperature
  • Serve and Enjoy!

Notes

Store sourdough discard blueberry muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5-7 days. In the freezer, they will keep for up to 3 months when stored in an airtight container or a freezer bag.