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12 Sourdough Discard Recipes

Sourdough starter discard recipes, such as sourdough pancakes, sourdough crackers, and sourdough pretzels, have a tangy flavor without requiring the fermentation time required for traditional sourdough baking. Refrigerate the discard to use whenever a craving strikes.

 

What Is Sourdough Starter Discard?

The by-product of sourdough starter feeding is sourdough starter discard. A typical feeding procedure involves removing a portion of the existing starter and then feeding the remainder with whole wheat or all-purpose flour and water. The amount removed from the starter is known as the discard and is frequently discarded. However, there are numerous sourdough discard recipes available to help reduce food waste.

To give the bread lift, sourdough bread baking requires an active sourdough starter, as do many other sourdough recipes. However, instead of using sourdough discard as a leavening agent, use it in recipes for a tangy, sour flavor. Sourdough discard recipes can be baked almost immediately, unless they are also yeasted, because the starter discard does not need to ferment.

 

How Long Does Sourdough Discard Last?

Sourdough scraps can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Store it in a lidded jar or another airtight container. Throw away any discard that has pink or orange streaks or visible mold. Use fresh sourdough discard for sweet baked goods like cinnamon rolls or donuts, and older discard for savory recipes like pretzels or sourdough discard crackers.

 

12 Sourdough Discard Recipes

1. Sourdough banana bread: Because it uses sourdough discard, sourdough banana bread is still a quick bread with a chewy, tender crumb, just like regular banana bread. For a signature sourdough flavor, combine sourdough starter discard with baking powder and baking soda. Discover how to make this simple sourdough banana bread recipe.

2. Sourdough biscuits: Buttery sourdough discard biscuits get their lift from other leavening agents and use the discard for flavor. Bake savory or sweet sourdough biscuits in a cast-iron skillet for a crispy, golden brown exterior. The tang in the sourdough starter balances out the tang in the buttermilk biscuits.

3. Sourdough brownies: Sourdough brownies are sweet, chocolaty, and slightly tangy from the sourdough starter. They use starter discard instead of an active starter. Many brownie recipes do not contain a leavening agent, so they are fine without the lift provided by an active sourdough starter. Make these sourdough discard brownies.

4. Chocolate sourdough cake: Baking powder and baking soda are commonly used in chocolate cake recipes, and sourdough chocolate cake is no exception. The tangy flavor of the sourdough starter discard complements the dark chocolate in the cake. For a richer chocolate flavor, this sourdough chocolate cake recipe calls for natural cocoa powder.

5. Sourdough chocolate chip cookies: Some chocolate chip cookie recipes prioritize sweetness over all other flavors, but adding sourdough starter discard gives the cookies a tangy, slightly savory flavor. Learn how to make sourdough chocolate chip cookies that are full of chocolate and sourdough flavors.

6. Coffee cake made with sourdough: Sourdough coffee cake is a delicious combination of sweet cake batter and warm cinnamon swirl and crumble. Sour cream is commonly used in coffee crumb cake batter, which complements the tangy sourdough starter discard. Learn how to make this whole-wheat sourdough coffee cake.

7. Sourdough English muffins: Sourdough English muffins are fluffy and tangy, perfect for breakfast sandwiches or English muffin pizzas, or toast them and slather them with butter and jam. The sourdough starter's tang complements a variety of flavors, making this sourdough English muffin recipe a versatile bread recipe.

8. Sourdough flatbread: Try this recipe for sourdough flatbread for your next pizza night, or use it as a dipper for hummus and other dips. Flavor the flatbread in a variety of ways or use it as a vehicle for a variety of toppings. Because flatbreads are lightly leavened or not leavened at all, it is best to use starter discard.

9. Sourdough naan: Serve tangy sourdough naan alongside saucy chicken tikka masala or paneer makhani. This simple sourdough naan recipe calls for classic ingredients like ghee and cilantro, which complement the sourness of sourdough starter discard. Cook the naan on a hot griddle until the outside is crispy and the inside is pillowy.

10. Sourdough pizza crust: Home cooks top this tangy twist on the classic with traditional Italian ingredients like pizza sauce, pesto, fresh mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, and fresh basil and bake it in a high-heat pizza oven, just like traditional pizza dough. Both sourdough starter discard and instant yeast are used in this sourdough pizza crust recipe.

11. Sourdough scones: A flaky, tangy, biscuit-like spin on the popular British quick bread made with tangy, fermented sourdough discard. For a sweet and tangy breakfast or snack, make these sourdough scones and top them with classic spreads like clotted cream, lemon curd, or fruit jam.

12. Sourdough waffles: Some sourdough waffle recipes call for an active sourdough starter to give the waffles a slight rise, but since waffle recipes already call for baking powder, this isn't necessary. Sourdough starter discard adds a tangy flavor and chewy texture to waffle batter. Make these nine-ingredient sourdough waffles.

Author: Wispaz Technologies