Easy Sourdough Muffins

Ingredients

• 180 grams (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
• 130 grams (2/3 cup) granulated sugar
• 10 grams (1 tablespoon) baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (*optional)
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 76 grams (1/3 cup, 80 milliliters) whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 113 grams (1/2 cup, 120 milliliters) liquid fat (oil or melted butter, shortening, lard, or coconut oil)
• 120 grams (1/2 cup) sourdough discard (make sure you stir down the bubbles before measuring

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220 °C). Line...: Prep: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220 °C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray with nonstick spray.

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together...: Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour (180 grams/ 1 ½ cups), granulated sugar (130 grams, ? cup), baking powder (10 grams, 1 tablespoon), salt (¼ teaspoon), and cinnamon(½ teaspoon) if using.

3. 3

   Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl,...: Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg (1 large), milk (76 grams, ? cup), vanilla extract (1 teaspoon), oil (113 grams/ ½ cup), and sourdough discard (120 grams/ ½ cup) until well combined.

4. 4

   Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients...: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a spoon or rubber spatula until just combined. The batter will be lumpy. Do not over-mix or the muffins will become tough. If using, fold in any add-ins.

5. 5

   Divide the batter evenly between the 10 muffin cups.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven for about 10...: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes and then turn the oven heat down to 350°F (175°C) for about 5-7 more minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.