Description
Don’t throw away your sourdough discard! These Sourdough Discard Recipes help you turn extra starter into delicious baked goods, reducing waste while adding rich, tangy flavor to your favorite treats. From pancakes to crackers, muffins, and even pizza dough, sourdough discard enhances texture and taste in a variety of recipes. Try this easy sourdough discard pancake recipe for a quick and satisfying way to use up your starter!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed starter)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp melted butter or oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sourdough discard, flour, milk, egg, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes to allow bubbles to form, resulting in fluffier pancakes.
Heat the Pan:
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
Cook the Pancakes:
- Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set (about 2 minutes).
- Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Serve & Enjoy:
- Stack pancakes and serve with butter, maple syrup, or fresh fruit.
Notes
- For extra fluffiness, let the batter rest for 10-15 minutes before cooking.
- No milk? Substitute with almond milk, oat milk, or yogurt.
- For a tangier flavor, allow the batter to sit for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Storage: Leftover pancakes can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddle Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Pancakes
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg