Sourdough Discard Recipes

Ever found yourself staring at that jar of discard from your sourdough starter, wondering what to do with it? Well, wonder no more, because this article is here to rescue you from that culinary conundrum! We're diving into the world of sourdough discard recipes, where every spoonful of that tangy goodness becomes a star ingredient in a wide array of delectable dishes. From fluffy pancakes to crispy crackers and even flavorful flatbreads, there's no limit to the creative ways you can use up that discard.

The Best Sourdough Discard Banana Bread

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With the tell-tale crack the best sourdough discard banana bread is perfectly baked and moist using dates and honey for sweetness.
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Strawberry Stuffed Sourdough Pancakes Are Amazing

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Strawberry stuffed sourdough pancakes are a must for your friends and family and guarantees you rock-star status in the kitchen.
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Easy Sourdough Pumpkin Muffins

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Put your extra sourdough starter to use and make a batch of these moist, tender sourdough pumpkin muffins! Perfect for fall!
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Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls

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Have leftover discard starter? Make these easy Sourdough Discard CInnamon Rolls. They turn out light and fluffy when baked.
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Sourdough Blueberry Scones

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These Sourdough Blueberry Scones are light and flaky with crispy crumbly edges, juicy blueberries, and fresh thyme.
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Super Soft Sourdough Honey Wheat Bread

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Get sourdough bread on the table in just a few hours with this easy sourdough honey wheat bread recipe! It's our family favorite.
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Fried Sourdough Chicken

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Fried Sourdough Chicken is a unique way to use up excess sourdough discard. Plus they are tender, juicy, and crispy.
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Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Cookies have crispy edges, gooey chocolate centers, and a perfect balance of flavors! Best of all, they're easy to make!
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Sourdough Cornbread

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Sourdough cornbread made from a sourdough discard that is soft, moist, fluffy and the perfect companion for that pot of chili.
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Brown Butter Sourdough Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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Soft and chewy, these Sourdough Oatmeal Raisin Cookies have a nutty, caramelized flavor from brown butter. The recipe has lots of tips and you can make ahead!
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Sourdough Zucchini Bread

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This sourdough zucchini bread is everything. Incredibly soft, moist, a slight bit of spice and full of fresh zucchini.
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Sourdough Chocolate Chip Muffins

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These sourdough chocolate chip muffins are light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet with a slight tang provided by the sourdough discard.
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Homemade Sourdough Bagels

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Sourdough bagels made at home are a fun project to use sourdough discard or work perfectly fine with any active sourdough starter.
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Sourdough Crescent Rolls

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Sourdough crescent rolls are soft, buttery, ever so slightly sweet with a nicely rounded sourdough flavor. They are the perfect accompaniment to your
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Moist Vanilla Sourdough Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

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These vanilla sourdough cupcakes are so moist and tender that they'll be the best cupcakes you've ever have. They're so easy to make!
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Sourdough Coffee Cookies With Mascarpone Filling

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These delicious sourdough coffee cookies are super soft and chewy and have a creamy mascarpone filling. A coffee dessert with a twist.
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Homemade Sourdough Discard Waffles

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These sourdough discard waffles are a great way to use up sourdough discard. Top with maple syrup and fresh berries for a tasty breakfast.
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Sourdough Discard Garlic Knots

Garlic knots on a plate with garlic and herbs. — Sourdough Discard Garlic Knots. Photo credit: Cinnamon Shtick.

Sourdough discard garlic knots are a great use for sourdough discard. The garlic knots bake up quickly and get smothered with garlic butter.
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Sourdough Discard Pizza

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The best sourdough discard pizza is full of flavor and quick to make. Discard packs huge flavor into this quick pizza dough.
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Sourdough Crepe Recipe

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If you want to make a delicious breakfast or a unique dessert then you have to try this Sourdough Crepe Recipe. Super easy to make with just a handful of
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