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A Taste of Home: The Comfort of Blueberry Lemon Poppy Seed Sourdough Muffins

These bakery-style muffins are a delightful balance of tangy lemon, juicy blueberries, and the nutty crunch of poppy seeds. Enhanced with a buttery crumble topping and a zesty lemon glaze, they are the perfect treat for breakfast or a snack
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 muffins
Course: Breakfast/Brunch
Cuisine: Fusion (French-Inspired)

Ingredients
  

  • All-purpose flour 2 1/4 cups / 330g
  • Baking powder 2 tsp / 7g
  • Baking soda 1/2 tsp / 3g
  • Salt 1/2 tsp / 4g
  • Poppy seeds 3 tbsp
  • Sugar 1 cup / 210g
  • Lemon zest 2 tbsp
  • Sour cream 1 cup / 250g
  • Sourdough starter discard 1 cup / 227g
  • Unsalted butter melted (1/2 cup / 110g)
  • Fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup / 75g
  • Eggs 2 large
  • Vanilla extract 1 1/2 tsp
  • Fresh blueberries 1 1/2 cups
Golden Crumble Topping
  • Brown sugar 1/4 cup / 57g
  • White sugar 1/4 cup / 57g
  • All-purpose flour 1/3 cup / 50g
  • Cinnamon 1/2 tsp / 2g
  • Salt Pinch
  • Unsalted butter cold and cubed (1/4 cup)
Lively Lemon Glaze
  • Powdered sugar 1 cup / 113g
  • Fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp

Method
 

  1. Create the Crumble Topping
  2. In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, white sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Add cold, cubed butter and mix with your fingers until the mixture becomes crumbly.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  5. Prepare the Batter
  6. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds. Set aside.
  7. In another mixing bowl, rub sugar and lemon zest together with your fingers until fragrant and pale yellow.
  8. Add sour cream, sourdough discard, melted butter, lemon juice, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  9. Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Do not overmix.
  10. Gently fold in blueberries using a wooden spoon.
  11. Bake to Perfection
  12. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
  13. Line or grease a muffin tin and divide the batter evenly into 24 muffin cups.
  14. Sprinkle generously with the prepared crumble topping.
  15. Bake for 14-15 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few crumbs.
  16. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  17. Drizzle with Lemon Glaze
  18. Mix lemon juice and powdered sugar until smooth. Adjust consistency with more juice if needed.
  19. Transfer to a small Ziploc bag, snip off a corner, and drizzle over cooled muffins.

Notes

  • Best Served: Fresh out of the oven for the best flavor and texture.
  • Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • Reheating Tip: Microwave for 10 seconds to refresh the flavor.
  • Variations: Try swapping blueberries for raspberries or adding chopped nuts for extra crunch.
  • Make it Dairy-Free: Substitute sour cream with coconut yogurt and butter with a dairy-free alternative.

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