Combine the flax and hot water in a mixing bowl and let gel (*If you are using eggs, wait until after step 4 to add the eggs to batter).
Add pumpkinn, rapadura, cinnamon, salt, coconut oil, vanilla, clove, nutmeg, and ginger and mix.
Mix in pecans, applesauce, sourdough start, chocolate chips, flour, and warm water.
Leave on counter at room temperature for 4-8 hours (we like to mix up at night and bake in the morning) to let culture.
Add baking soda (**If the temperature in the house was a little on the cool side and the consistency isn’t spongy, add baking powder)
Bake in greased muffin tins or muffin cups at 375ºF for about 22 minutes (Makes about 4 dozen).