SOURDOUGH GINGERBREAD MUFFINS

Sourdough Gingerbread Muffins image

Provided by jbozziee

Time 40m

Yield 21 muffins, 21 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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2 1/2 cups sourdough starter
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup dark brown sugar (The sugar can be reduced in this recipe by as much as one half.)
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons hot water

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375.
Sift together flour, spices, and salt.
Cream sugar and oil/butter until well blended.
Add molasses and egg, beating continuously.
Add four mixture to mixer in 3 additions. Mix well.
Mix 2 tbs hot water with soda until soda is dissolved. Add to mixer and mix well.
Gently mix in sourdough starter.
Bake in greased muffin pans for about 15-20 minutes. The muffins are done when you poke them with a toothpick and the toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.4, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 20.5, Sodium 124, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 9.6, Protein 1.3