Cranberry Sourdough Muffins with Streusel Topping
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 1 dozen.
Sourdough, tart dried fruit and crunchy hazelnuts take these muffins to a new level. We serve them warm or at room temperature. —Patricia Quinn, Omaha, Nebraska
Ingredients
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1 cup Sourdough Starter
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/3 cup plus 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
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1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1/2 cup butter, melted
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1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
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1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
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1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
Directions
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1.
Let Sourdough Starter come to room temperature before using.
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2.
Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, 1/3 cup flour and cinnamon; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in hazelnuts.
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3.
In a large bowl, whisk sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and remaining flour. In another bowl, whisk egg, melted butter and orange zest until blended; stir in Sourdough Starter. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and apricots.
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4.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Sprinkle with hazelnut mixture.
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5.
Bake 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
1 muffin: 272 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 293mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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