This berry rich Strawberry sourdough muffins are not only flavorful but also delicious with fresh sweet strawberries, vanilla extract, and sourdough.

If you have some left-over starter from bread baking, then this is a great way to give your starters some exercise. These fruit-filled muffins with fresh berries and touch of turbinado sugar give some crunch while you bite one.

HOW CAN I USE UP STRAWBERRIES?

Strawberries are one of the most delicious berries than you can use to make easy summer desserts, it can be added to bring flavor to salads. You can even dress up with it breakfast pancakes or crepes . Add to your morning cereal.

Or you can snuggle into muffins and can even add to hummus or add to a fruity salsa!

Frozen strawberries are good to make the pie filling, sauce and even in smoothies.

HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY SOURDOUGH MUFFINS?

To make this strawberry Sourdough Muffins you need following ingredients.

First and foremost is sourdough starter. I used 50: 50 all-purpose and whole wheat flour 100% hydration starter.

Do not have any starter? Here is a recipe for homemade sourdough starter. If you are looking for tips, techniques, and all kinds of great information about sourdough baking? Find out how to make every bake successful with these guides.

Strawberries : I used fresh strawberries, you need to chop them into small pieces.

If using frozen berries, do not thaw them before adding to the batter; you will have fewer red streaks if they are added frozen, otherwise they will tend to break down.

Flour : I used all-purpose flour, you can use a mix of all-purpose or whole wheat flour .

Egg: I used large egg which adds extra moisture as well as gives a lift to the baked goods.

Butter : Used melted unsalted butter, if you want you can use your favorite oil

Baking Powder: I have used baking powder as leavener in this recipe.

Sugar : This recipe used granulated sugar. If you do not want to add sugar, you can use agave, maple syrup, honey etc.

Spices : I used both vanilla extract and cinnamon added to increase the flavor .

Turbinado sugar : This step is optional it will give some extra crunch on every bite.

CAN I MAKE VARIATIONS TO THIS RECIPE?

Yes, you can make variations by adding your favorite nuts like pecans and walnuts . You can make them with other berries like, blueberry, raspberry, and blackberry.

HOW LONG DO THEY LAST?

These muffins are made with fresh fruit so it will remain fresh for 2-3 days at room temperature and if you freeze them, they will be good for about 3 months. Make sure to cool them first and store it in airtight container , if you are planning to freeze use Ziploc bag and freeze them in few so that it will be easy to thaw and use it.

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I have made this recipe as part of #muffinmonday.

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