Description
Sourdough discard pancakes are fluffy, tangy, and a perfect way to use up excess starter. A quick and delicious breakfast with a subtle sourdough twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
- Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, fresh fruit or chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 2. Add sourdough discard, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla (if using). Mix just until combined; batter may be slightly lumpy.
- 3. Let the batter rest for 5โ10 minutes while you heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- 4. Lightly grease the pan and pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake.
- 5. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, then flip and cook another 1โ2 minutes until golden brown.
- 6. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with syrup, fruit, or butter.
Notes
- Use discard straight from the fridge no need to bring to room temperature.
- Batter thickens as it rests; thin with extra milk if needed.
- These pancakes freeze well; cool completely and store in a sealed bag for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: sourdough discard pancakes, sourdough recipe, easy pancakes, leftover starter