Sourdough Discard Recipes

Never throw away discard again. These recipes are tested, simple, and delicious — even if your starter is not at peak activity.

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Classic Sourdough Pancakes

⏱ 15 min· EasyBreakfast

Fluffy, tangy pancakes that use up a full cup of discard. The overnight version is even better.

Ingredients

  • •1 cup sourdough discard
  • •1 egg
  • •1 tbsp sugar
  • •1 tbsp butter
  • •½ tsp baking soda
  • •Pinch of salt

Steps

  1. 1.Mix discard, egg, sugar, and melted butter.
  2. 2.Add baking soda and salt, stir gently.
  3. 3.Cook on a medium-hot buttered skillet, 2–3 min per side.
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Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

⏱ 25 min· EasyDessert

The tang from the discard makes these cookies taste bakery-quality. Crispy edges, chewy center.

Ingredients

  • •½ cup discard
  • •1 stick butter (softened)
  • •¾ cup brown sugar
  • •1 egg
  • •1½ cups flour
  • •1 cup chocolate chips
  • •½ tsp baking soda

Steps

  1. 1.Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and discard.
  2. 2.Fold in flour, baking soda, and chocolate chips.
  3. 3.Bake at 375°F / 190°C for 11–13 minutes.
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Sourdough Crackers

⏱ 30 min· EasySnack

Crispy, savory crackers that are endlessly customizable. Add rosemary, sesame, or everything bagel seasoning.

Ingredients

  • •1 cup discard
  • •¼ cup olive oil
  • •½ tsp salt
  • •Toppings of choice (herbs, seeds)

Steps

  1. 1.Mix discard, oil, and salt into a dough.
  2. 2.Roll very thin on parchment paper.
  3. 3.Score into squares, sprinkle toppings.
  4. 4.Bake at 350°F / 175°C for 20–25 min until golden.
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Sourdough Banana Bread

⏱ 65 min· EasyBaking

Discard adds a subtle tang that balances the sweetness of banana perfectly.

Ingredients

  • •½ cup discard
  • •3 ripe bananas
  • •⅓ cup melted butter
  • •¾ cup sugar
  • •1 egg
  • •1½ cups flour
  • •1 tsp baking soda

Steps

  1. 1.Mash bananas, mix in butter, sugar, egg, and discard.
  2. 2.Fold in flour and baking soda.
  3. 3.Bake at 350°F / 175°C for 55–60 min.
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Sourdough Pizza Dough

⏱ 20 min + rest· MediumDinner

The best pizza dough you'll ever make. Discard gives it incredible flavor and a chewy, blistered crust.

Ingredients

  • •½ cup discard
  • •2 cups flour
  • •¾ cup warm water
  • •1 tsp salt
  • •1 tsp olive oil

Steps

  1. 1.Mix all ingredients into a shaggy dough.
  2. 2.Knead for 5 minutes, rest 30 min.
  3. 3.Stretch and top as desired. Bake at 500°F / 260°C.
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Sourdough Blueberry Muffins

⏱ 30 min· EasyBreakfast

Moist, tender muffins with a hint of tang. Frozen blueberries work just as well as fresh.

Ingredients

  • •½ cup discard
  • •1½ cups flour
  • •¾ cup sugar
  • •2 eggs
  • •⅓ cup oil
  • •1 cup blueberries
  • •1 tsp baking powder

Steps

  1. 1.Mix wet ingredients (discard, eggs, oil).
  2. 2.Fold in dry ingredients and blueberries.
  3. 3.Fill muffin cups ¾ full. Bake at 375°F / 190°C for 20–22 min.
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