Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins Sourdough (Printer View)
Soft muffins with pumpkin, chocolate chips, and sourdough offer a rich, comforting bite for any occasion.
# What you'll need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 cup pumpkin purée
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1/2 cup neutral oil such as canola or sunflower
06 - 1/2 cup sourdough starter, active or discard
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
08 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
09 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
14 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
15 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
→ Add-ins
16 - 1 cup dark chocolate chips
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cavity.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk the pumpkin purée, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, sourdough starter, and vanilla extract until fully smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger and whisk thoroughly.
04 - Add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients and gently fold together using a spatula until no dry streaks remain. Avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.
05 - Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly dispersed throughout the batter.
06 - Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin emerges clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool fully.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Combines sweet pumpkin, rich chocolate, and tangy sourdough for unique flavor.
- Easy to make and ideal for breakfast or snacking.
02 -
- Muffins freeze well; let cool completely before storing for up to 2 months.
- Pumpkin pie spice can replace individual spices for convenience.
03 -
- Use active or discard sourdough starter for extra flavor and moisture.
- For a crunch, add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.