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Sourdough English Muffins Recipe: Discard Option

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Delightfully fluffy and flavorful Sourdough English Muffins made with sourdough discard, perfect for breakfast and brunch spread with your favorite toppings.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sourdough discard
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup milk (room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon butter (melted, for greasing)
  • Cornmeal (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Measure 1 cup of sourdough discard into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add 2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. Mix until the dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Divide the dough into rounds, dust a preheated griddle with cornmeal, and cook each muffin for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Notes

  • Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat the muffins in a toaster for a crispy finish.
  • These muffins can be topped with butter, jam, or used as a base for breakfast sandwiches.
  • Author: Serena Miller
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Griddle Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 150 Kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg