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sourdough snickerdoodle maple muffins
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Maple Snickerdoodle Sourdough Muffins

Experience the irresistible fusion of sweet cinnamon sugar and the rich, textured depth of sourdough in these Maple Snickerdoodle Muffins!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
35 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sourdough maple snickerdoodle muffins
Servings: muffins

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Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Food scale/measuring spoons
  • 12 cup muffin pan
  • Portion scoop (optional but handy)

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 60 grams unsalted butter (melted)
  • 60 grams neutral oil (I used avocado oil )
  • 50 grams sugar
  • 160 grams pure maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 120 grams milk (room temperature )
  • 60 grams full fat sour cream or Greek yogurt (room temperature )
  • 8 grams vanilla extract
  • 100 grams sourdough discard (fed or unfed and room temperature)

Dry Ingredients

  • 270 grams all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

For the topping

  • 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter (melted)
  • 50 grams sugar
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F and spray your muffin pan with nonstick oil. Alternatively, you can line the pan with muffin liners.
  2. Whisk together the sugar and cinnamon for the topping and sprinkle a little into each muffin tin.
  3. Warm the milk and butter on the stove on low heat until the butter melts and set aside to cool for a few minutes.
  4. Then, add the mixture to a mixing bowl and stir in the oil, sugar, maple syrup, sour cream or Greek yogurt, eggs, vanilla extract, and sourdough discard until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture until everything is combined. Be careful not to overmix here, it's okay if there are a few clumps.
  7. Using a portion scoop or 1/3rd cup measuring cup fill the muffin cups about ¾ full. Sprinkle some more cinnamon sugar mixture over top of each muffin. There will be some leftover for topping after they bake.
  8. Bake the maple snickerdoodle sourdough muffins at 425°F (218°C) for 5 minutes. Without opening the oven, reduce the temperature to 350°F (177°C) and continue baking for another 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Melt the butter, brush it over each muffin, then generously coat by dipping or sprinkling with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  11. Keep muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature and warm slightly before serving.

Notes

Can I long ferment the muffins?  Yes! These muffins can be long fermented for deeper flavor and better digestibility.

Here’s how: Overnight Refrigeration: Mix all ingredients-cover, and refrigerate overnight. In the morning pull the batter from the fridge and let it get to room temperature and bake as normal.

Sourdough discard: To avoid a sour taste in the muffins, ensure your sourdough discard is no more than a week old. 

Nutrition

Nutritional information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation only.

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