Creating recipes to use my sourdough discard is one of my favorite pastimes. I stick my discard in lots of different recipes and share them here, on my website. You can turn your own favorite recipes into sourdough recipes using information found here. Sometimes the idea of sourdough discard can be confusing. At its most simple – discard is excess sourdough starter that is no longer active and is used in recipes for moisture, flavor and to avoid wasting it. You can read more about sourdough discard here. I’ve rounded up my top 12 sourdough discard recipes that you need to add to your baking list. I guarantee you’ll find a new favorite sourdough discard recipe in this list. You can also check out all my discard recipes here.
1. Sourdough Banana Bread
Moist, easy to make, full of delicious banana flavor and a whole bunch of sourdough discard, this will be your new favorite banana bread recipe.
The Best Sourdough Banana Bread
by Amy
2. Sourdough Discard Pizza
A favorite pizza recipe using sourdough discard that can be mixed up for a quick dinner or made in advance. The whole family will love this one!
Sourdough Discard Pizza
by Amy
3. Brown Butter Sourdough Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Thick, chewy and deep flavor – these brown butter sourdough chocolate chunk cookies are perfect to satisfy your sweet tooth. Add a sprinkle of sea salt for a more complex flavor or a little less flour for a thinner, crispier cookie.
Brown Butter Sourdough Chocolate Chunk Cookies
by Amy
4. The Best Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread
Light, fluffy and super soft, this sourdough discard sandwich bread is the perfect way to use up your sourdough discard. Bake two delicious loaves of sandwich bread with as much or little “tang” from your sourdough discard as desired. This is the perfect bread for sandwiches and toast. You won’t be buying bread from the store anymore with this sandwich bread!
The Best Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread
by Amy
5. Sourdough Blueberry Muffins
Light and tender sourdough blueberry muffins are filled with fresh blueberries and made with sourdough discard. These aretheblueberry muffins you’ll love for breakfast (or anytime) with a little crunch of sprinkled sugar on top.
Sourdough Blueberry Muffins
by Amy
6. Flaky Sourdough Biscuits
Soft in the middle with lots of beautiful layers, these flaky sourdough biscuits are tender and delicious. Made with sourdough discard, these biscuits are so quick to whip up and taste incredible warm and with a little bit of butter and homemade jam!
Flaky Sourdough Biscuits
by Amy
7. Buttery Sourdough Discard Crackers
The perfect blend of buttery goodness and tangy sourdough, these buttery sourdough discard crackers are crispy and delicious. We love serving them with dip or eating them plain. Use up the sourdough discard in your refrigerator by making these delicious crackers!
Buttery Sourdough Discard Crackers
by Amy
8. Fudgy Sourdough Brownies
Indulge in the ultimate sweet treat with these delicious fudgy sourdough brownies. Its rich flavor, fudgy center & delicious frosting will surely satisfy your chocolate craving.
Fudgy Sourdough Brownies
by Amy
9. Crispy Sourdough Discard Waffles
Crispy, flavorful and topped with fresh berries and hot syrup, this recipe makes for the perfect sourdough discard waffle.
Crispy Sourdough Discard Waffles
by Amy
10. Light and Fluffy Sourdough Discard Pancakes
Light and fluffy sourdough discard pancakes make a delicious breakfast drizzled with maple syrup or sprinkled with blueberries.
Light and Fluffy Sourdough Discard Pancakes
by Amy
11. Sourdough Pie Crust
Sourdough pie crust is tender, flaky and perfect for a sweet or savory pie. Its light, buttery and just all-around delicious!
Sourdough Pie Crust
by Amy
12. Soft White Rolls with Sourdough Discard
The number one recipe on my website for 3 years running, and for good reason! Tender, light, fluffy and filled with sourdough discard, these soft white rolls are perfect for dinnertime.
Soft White Rolls with Sourdough Discard
by Amy
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Hi! I'm Amy. Sourdough lover and Kentucky based mama, sharing my best recipes and tips, one bake at a time. So glad you're here!
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Kris Larsen
02/05/2024 at 8:15 PM ·Reply
Excellent information! Thank you!! 😍👏🏻👩🏼🍳
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Sylvia
02/05/2024 at 9:14 PM ·Reply
Hi Amy I just wanted to thank you for all the knowledge & recipes that you share on Instagram. I absolutely love following you for all your creative ideas when it comes to baking and I am very grateful to be following someone like you & yes there’s others I follow that’s how I decided to jump in and not be afraid to make sourdough…so I did…I’ve been on my journey of sourdough baking for a little over a year now and there’s so much more to learn. I just want to say thanks again for all your videos on instagram I hope you know we appreciate all your hard work! 😓 have a wonderful evening!
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Amy
02/06/2024 at 3:59 PM ·Reply
You are so sweet! Thank you for this kind comment. I really appreciate it! So glad you are on this sourdough journey 🙂
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Sourdough Discard
Sourdough discard refers to the excess sourdough starter that is no longer active and is used in recipes for moisture, flavor, and to avoid wasting it. It is commonly used in various recipes to add a tangy flavor and unique texture. The article mentions that sourdough discard can be confusing, but it can be repurposed in different recipes to create delicious baked goods.
Sourdough Discard Recipes
The article lists several sourdough discard recipes that you can try:
- Sourdough Banana Bread: This recipe combines the tangy flavor of sourdough discard with the delicious taste of banana bread.
- Sourdough Discard Pizza: A pizza recipe that uses sourdough discard, which can be prepared quickly for a family dinner.
- Brown Butter Sourdough Chocolate Chunk Cookies: These cookies have a rich flavor and chewy texture, thanks to the combination of brown butter, sourdough discard, and chocolate chunks.
- The Best Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread: This recipe produces light, fluffy, and soft sandwich bread that incorporates sourdough discard.
- Sourdough Blueberry Muffins: Light and tender muffins filled with fresh blueberries and made with sourdough discard.
- Flaky Sourdough Biscuits: These biscuits have a soft middle and beautiful layers, made with sourdough discard for added flavor.
- Buttery Sourdough Discard Crackers: Crispy and delicious crackers made with buttery goodness and tangy sourdough discard.
- Fudgy Sourdough Brownies: Indulge in rich and fudgy brownies made with sourdough discard.
- Crispy Sourdough Discard Waffles: This recipe produces crispy waffles topped with fresh berries and syrup, using sourdough discard.
- Light and Fluffy Sourdough Discard Pancakes: Fluffy pancakes made with sourdough discard, perfect for breakfast.
- Sourdough Pie Crust: A tender and flaky pie crust made with sourdough discard, suitable for both sweet and savory pies [[11]].
- Soft White Rolls with Sourdough Discard: These rolls are tender, light, and filled with sourdough discard, making them perfect for dinnertime [[12]].
These recipes provide a variety of options for using sourdough discard in different baked goods, from bread and muffins to cookies and pizza.
I hope this information helps you explore the world of sourdough discard recipes! Let me know if there's anything else I can assist you with.
