How to Use Up Your Sourdough Discard: 5 Delicious Recipes

Sourdough Discard Recipes:

Welcome to one of my favorite ways to reduce food waste—sourdough discard recipes. With these delicious ideas in your recipe arsenal, the days of tossing sourdough discard are over! From sweet to savory, there are so many ways to make use of that leftover starter. Whether you’re craving fluffy pancakes, crispy crackers, or a soft slice of banana bread, these recipes will help you put that discard to work. Let’s dive into five simple recipes that will transform your sourdough discard into something delicious!

1. Sourdough Discard Pancakes 🥞

Fluffy and slightly tangy, these pancakes are perfect for breakfast or brunch. Easy to whip up, they’re a great way to use up your discard while creating a breakfast everyone will love.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sourdough discard
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• Butter for cooking

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix the sourdough discard, flour, and milk until smooth.
2. Add the egg, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until well combined.
3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, adding butter.
4. Pour the batter onto the skillet, cooking until bubbles appear. Flip and cook until golden brown.
5. Serve with maple syrup or your favorite toppings.

2. Sourdough Discard Crackers 🧀

These homemade crackers are perfect for snacks or as a side for soups and salads. They’re quick to make and incredibly crispy, with a hint of sourdough flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sourdough discard
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp dried herbs (like rosemary or thyme)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix the sourdough discard, flour, olive oil, salt, and herbs until a dough forms.
3. Roll out the dough thinly between two pieces of parchment paper.
4. Cut into desired shapes and place on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

3. Sourdough Discard Banana Bread 🍌

This banana bread has a hint of sourdough tang that elevates its sweetness. It’s a wonderful way to combine your sourdough discard with overripe bananas.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sourdough discard
• 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 large)
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• Optional: nuts or chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
2. Mix the mashed bananas, sourdough discard, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
3. Add flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt, stirring until combined.
4. Fold in any optional nuts or chocolate chips.
5. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

4. Sourdough Discard Pizza Crust 🍕

Why not use your sourdough discard to create a homemade pizza crust? This crust is crispy on the outside with a tender bite inside, perfect for pizza night!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sourdough discard
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup warm water
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Mix the sourdough discard, flour, water, salt, and olive oil in a large bowl.
2. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth, then let it rest for 1 hour.
3. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the dough on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
4. Add your desired toppings and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and crispy.

5. Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Cookies 🍪

These cookies are soft, chewy, and the perfect use for your sourdough discard. The slight tang from the discard pairs beautifully with the sweetness of chocolate chips.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup sourdough discard
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup butter, softened
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
3. Mix in the egg, vanilla, and sourdough discard.
4. Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt, then fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.

Conclusion:

With these five simple and tasty recipes, sourdough discard can become the star of your kitchen. Whether you’re whipping up breakfast pancakes or baking crispy crackers, there’s no need to waste that discard. I hope these recipes inspire you to put your sourdough discard to good use and try something new!