Sourdough Cranberry Orange Streusel Muffins

These sourdough cranberry orange streusel muffins will give you Christmas in each bite. Full of cranberry, sweet orange, and spice, the streusel topping with a hint of cinnamon and cardamom is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Plus, your whole house will smell divine! 

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Dry Ingredients:

• 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 2 tsp baking powder 

• 1/2 tsp salt

• Zest of 1 large orange

Wet Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted

• 1/4 cup (60 g) honey

• 1/2 cup (125g) sourdough starter discard (100% hydration, unfed is fine)

• 1/4 cup (60 g) milk 

• 1/2 cup (120 g) orange juice (freshly squeezed)

•    2 whole eggs 

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

    Add-Ins:

• 1 cup (120 g) dried cranberries

Crumb Topping:

• 4 Tablespoons (45g) unsalted butter, melted

• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar

• 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour

•     1/4 tsp cinnamon 

•     1/8 tsp cardamom 

Orange Glaze:

• 3/4 cup (100 g) powdered sugar

• 2-3 tbsp (45 g) fresh orange juice

• 1/2 tsp orange zest

Instructions:

1. Prepare Muffin Batter:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with nonstick spray. Link to paper liners here: https://amzn.to/4fpjVD2

• In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest.

• In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, sourdough starter, milk, orange juice, honey, and vanilla until smooth.

• Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in dried cranberries. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.

2. Prepare the Crumb Topping:

• In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, granulated sugar, and flour until a crumbly texture forms.

3. Assemble and Bake:

• Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over each muffin. Add more cranberries on top if desired. Link to muffin pan: https://amzn.to/3CzmkfJ

• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

4. Prepare Orange Glaze:

• In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth. 

Drizzle glaze over cooled muffins and enjoy!