Best Sourdough Gingerbread Muffins Recipes

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SOURDOUGH GINGERBREAD MUFFINS



Sourdough Gingerbread Muffins image

Adapted from http://www.traditional-foods.com/recipes/chocolate-cinnamon-muffins/ Really nice to sprinkle a little sugar on top halfway through baking.

Provided by jbozziee

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 21 muffins, 21 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

MENDENHALL SOURDOUGH GINGERBREAD



Mendenhall Sourdough Gingerbread image

Last summer I enjoyed an Alaskan cruise, and we had a fabulous time at the Mendenhall Glacier. :) Alaska is also well-known for its sourdough... and brought together here is a delicious combination of sourdough and gingerbread. Enjoy!

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Dessert

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sourdough starter
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, or shortening

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cream together the brown sugar and shortening.
  • Then add molasses and egg, beating continuously; set aside
  • In a separate bowl, sift dry ingredients together and blend into hot water.
  • Then beat this mixture into creamed mixture.
  • As the last step, add the sourdough starter slowly, mixing carefully to maintain a bubbly batter.
  • Pour into lightly buttered and floured 8"x8" baking pan and bake at 375 degrees F for about 30 minutes or until done.
  • Best served with ice cream or whipped cream while still hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.2, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 75.9, Sodium 542.9, Carbohydrate 63.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 33.4, Protein 4.5

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