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Sourdough Cranberry Orange Streusel Muffins

Joselyn Buehler
These 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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Ingredients
  

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
 

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.

Prepare the Crumb Topping:

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

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.

Prepare Orange Glaze:

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