Easy Sourdough Discard Muffins (Moist & Fluffy)

These easy sourdough discard muffins are one of my favorite ways to use up extra starter without any long fermenting or planning ahead. They’re soft, lightly sweet, and perfect for slow mornings, snacks, or packing alongside coffee.

If you’re new to baking with discard, this recipe is forgiving and beginner-friendly — no active starter required.

Why You’ll Love These Muffins

• Uses sourdough discard straight from the fridge

• Quick to mix — no rise time

• Soft, tender crumb with a bakery-style texture

• Easy to customize with add-ins you already have

Ingredients

• 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed)

• ½ cup milk (any kind)

• ⅓ cup melted butter (or oil)

• ½ cup sugar (white or light brown)

• 1 large egg

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional add-ins

• Cinnamon or nutmeg

• Chocolate chips

• Fresh or frozen berries

• Crumb topping or coarse sugar

How to Make Sourdough Discard Muffins

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a muffin pan.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together discard, milk, melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla.

3. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir just until combined.

4. Fold in any add-ins if using.

5. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups.

6. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until tops are lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

7. Cool slightly before serving.

Make Them Your Own

• Add crumb topping for bakery-style muffins

• Swirl in cinnamon sugar for a cozy flavor

• Fill with jam or cream cheese for a surprise center

• Use muffin liners or silicone pans for easy cleanup

Helpful Baking Tools

If you’re looking for the basic tools I use for muffins, waffles, donuts, and everyday baking, I’ve gathered them all in one simple Amazon list here.

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Storage Tips

• Store at room temperature for 2–3 days

• Refrigerate up to 5 days

• Freeze fully cooled muffins for up to 2 months

Final Thoughts

These sourdough discard muffins are simple, cozy, and endlessly adaptable — the kind of recipe you can come back to week after week. They’re proof that baking with sourdough doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious.

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— BAM