Lemon Poppy Seed Sourdough Muffins
If you love easy lemon poppy seed muffins but also keep a sourdough starter on your counter, this recipe is going to feel like a small victory.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sourdough starter active or discard
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup melted butter
- ½ cup milk or buttermilk
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 tablespoons poppyseeds
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Mix starter, sugar, butter, eggs, lemon zest, and juice.
- Whisk flour, poppyseeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt separately.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, alternating with milk. Do not overmix.
- Fill muffin cups ¾ full and bake for 18–22 minutes.
- Cool slightly before serving.