Sourdough Mini Muffins
Ingredients
- 80 ghoney
⅓ cup
- 60 gbutter
melted, ¼ cup
- 120 gmilk
½ cup
- 60 gsourdough discard
¼ cup
- 80 gplain greek yogurt
⅓ cup
- 5 gvanilla extract
1 teaspoon
- 1 largeegg
50 grams
- 175 gall-purpose flour
1 ¼ cup
- 5 gbaking powder
1 teaspoon
- 3 gbaking soda
½ teaspoon
- 3 gsalt
½ teaspoon
- optional mix-ins: chocolate chips
fruit, sprinkles
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- 2
Mix together the honey, melted butter, milk, sourdough discard, greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and egg until combined.80 grams honey, 60 grams butter, melted, 120 grams milk, 60 grams sourdough discard, 80 grams plain greek yogurt, 5 grams vanilla extract, 1 large egg
- 3
In a separate bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.175 grams all-purpose flour, 5 grams baking powder, 3 grams baking soda, 3 grams salt
- 4
Fold in mix-ins of choice or if you want a variety of mix-ins add them individually to the batter once in the muffin pan.Optional mix-ins: chocolate chips, fruit, sprinkles
- 5
Grease a mini muffin pan and evenly divide the batter among the 24 muffin cups. I use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop.
- 6
Bake for about 12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 7
Cool on a cooling rack and enjoy. Store in an airtight container on the counter.
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About this Recipe
Craving those beloved mini muffins from your childhood, but want a homemade, wholesome version without the artificial ingredients? These Sourdough Mini Muffins are a quick and easy solution, offering a soft, moist texture and satisfying flavor that the whole family will adore.
This recipe cleverly uses sourdough discard, contributing to their remarkably tender crumb and a subtle depth of flavor that is far from overwhelmingly sour. Lightly sweetened with natural honey and featuring Greek yogurt for added protein and moisture, these mini muffins are a balanced treat. They provide a fantastic way to utilize your sourdough discard while creating a beloved snack that's far superior to store-bought options.
Prepare for a batch of pillowy-soft, incredibly moist mini muffins that practically melt in your mouth with every bite. The delicate sweetness from the honey is perfectly balanced by the subtle tang of Greek yogurt and the underlying notes from the sourdough discard. They're designed to be a delightful surprise for your palate, hitting that sweet spot between a healthy snack and an indulgent treat. These are incredibly easy to whip up, making them a fantastic option for a quick baking project with consistently rewarding results.
The true charm of these sourdough mini muffins lies in their incredible versatility. Feel free to customize each batch to your heart's content with your favorite additions. Classic chocolate chips create a universally loved treat, fresh fruit like blueberries or raspberries add a lovely burst of natural sweetness, or vibrant sprinkles can transform them into a festive delight, perfect for celebrations or just making snack time extra special.
These versatile mini muffins are perfect for any time of day, whether as a convenient grab-and-go breakfast on a busy morning, a satisfying afternoon snack to tide you over, or a delightful and wholesome addition to school lunchboxes. They're truly a treat that brings joy to both adults and children alike, making them a staple in any busy household.