Description
Deliciously soft and fluffy muffins with a tangy sourdough flavor and a sweet cinnamon topping, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup butter (1 stick, softened)
- 1½ cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ¾ cup sourdough discard or active starter
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cup brown sugar
- 5 tablespoons flour (for the cinnamon topping)
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons butter (melted, for topping)
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
- ½–1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Filling: In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- Make the Muffin Batter: Beat softened butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, milk, and sourdough discard. Incorporate flour and baking powder until just combined.
- Layer and Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add cinnamon sugar topping, and layer more batter. Bake for 20-25 minutes until tops are golden.
- Prepare the Vanilla Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over warm muffins.
Notes
You can prepare components in advance; store batter and cinnamon sugar topping in the fridge. Baked muffins keep fresh in an airtight container for a few days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: sourdough muffins, coffee cake, baked goods, breakfast, easy recipes