Over the holidays, I went a bit nuts with my baking. I made artisan-style sourdough loaves, and I made super soft sourdough rolls. I made cookies and pies and way more treats than was healthy.
But despite all my baking, I still struggled to keep up with my sourdough starter. I didn’t want to keep the starter in the fridge because I had lots of recipes that required an active, bubbly levain.
And then amidst the baking, I had a thought: gingerbread.
Gingerbread has such a strong, warm, cozy flavor that immediately triggers Christmas nostalgia. What if I made a sourdough gingerbread? Would the tang even mesh with the spice?
I threw together this sourdough discard gingerbread muffin recipe on the fly, and OH YES. Yes, the two flavors mixed nicely.
Once I got the recipe right, I could not get enough of these tasty muffins. They’re great for breakfasts, and if you dust them with a little powdered sugar, they’re great for desserts, too.
Although you can make these wonderful treats during any time of year, I found these gingerbread muffins especially appealing around the holidays. The light sweet flavor combined with the warmth from the cinnamon and nutmeg made me feel homey and snug while I snacked.
I love making muffins, and these sourdough discard gingerbread muffins are no exception. But what did you think of the recipe? Was it too sweet? Was the spice too strong or the sourdough not strong enough? Let me know in the comments below! I love and appreciate your feedback because it helps me make a good recipe even better.
Would you rather make sourdough discard bread instead of muffins? Don’t forget to stop by my blog BreadbytheHour.com. I have lots of recipes to use up your sourdough starter.
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