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Sourdough Discard Pancakes and Crispy Sourdough Discard Crackers

Transform your sourdough discard into delicious pancakes or crispy crackers, minimizing waste while maximizing flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Sourdough Discard Pancakes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sourdough discard, unfed and at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup milk (any kind)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or neutral oil, plus more for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crispy Sourdough Discard Crackers
  • 1 cup sourdough discard, unfed
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • as needed to taste optional toppings (flaky sea salt, seasoning, herbs, pepper)

Method
 

Sourdough Discard Pancakes
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the sourdough discard, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined; a few lumps are perfectly fine.
  4. Let the batter rest for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake.
  6. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Crispy Sourdough Discard Crackers
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the sourdough discard and olive oil.
  3. Add the flour and salt. Mix with a fork until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Divide the dough into two or four portions for easier rolling.
  5. Roll one portion of dough out as thinly as possible (about 1/16-inch thick).
  6. Transfer to a prepared baking sheet, brush with water, and sprinkle with toppings. Score the dough into cracker-sized pieces.
  7. Bake for 15-22 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Let cool completely.

Notes

For pancakes, consider adding blueberries or chocolate chips. For crackers, experiment with different flours and consider adding cheese for flavor.