Sourdough is very versatile. The options are endless when it comes to incorporating sourdough into all types of recipes. Sourdough discard is no different. The internet is flooded with recipes for sourdough discard. If you can’t find one, you can easily create your own. Just follow my directions in this post for sourdough conversions.
One easy way to use sourdough is by adding sourdough discard to your cooking and baking. It adds a delicious tangy flavor. I have improved many of my favorite recipes by incorporating sourdough discard. Below I have included ten of my favorite simple sourdough discard recipes in one place for you.
If you don’t have your own sourdough starter, visit my post All Things Sourdough Starter for directions to start your own. If you are local you can visit my Shop to purchase some of my dehydrated sourdough starter.
What is Sourdough Discard?
Sourdough discard is simply a portion of the sourdough starter that is discarded or removed. This step happens right before the starter is fed. Precious time, water, and flour went into the previous feeding, using the discard is a great to to reuse all that hard work in other recipes.
There are still great benefits to using the sourdough discard, similar to an active sourdough starter. The probiotics found in sourdough discard are great for your gut.
Sourdough discard should be used within a week, or two weeks if it has been stored in the fridge.
Sourdough Discard Crackers
These tangy, crunchy crackers are a simple and fast recipe. They are great for snacking, serving on a cold tray, or adding to a charcuterie board. The recipe requires minimal effort and you can get creative by adding different seasonings.
Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread
There’s nothing quite like traditional sourdough bread. The flavor is unmatched. But sometimes we don’t have the time to follow the traditional approach. That’s where this discard recipe comes in handy. You can enjoy the flavor without waiting for 12-16 hours. This sourdough discard sandwich bread is incredibly soft and fluffy.
Sourdough Waffles
Start your day with delicious waffles that are crispy on the outside and warm and soft on the inside. This recipe is perfect for a quick breakfast and is a regular favorite in our home. You can make these waffles using sourdough discard or an active starter. Enjoy!
Double Chocolate Sourdough Cookies
Sourdough discard cookies are a favorite of ours. The sourdough discard gives the cookie a soft texture and tangy flavor. These chocolate cookies with chocolate chips are a great choice for chocolate lovers. You won’t regret making them.
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sourdough Discard
Here’s another cookie recipe to add to your list. It’s a traditional recipe with soft and flavorful cookies. I’ve also included directions on how to convert any of your recipes to sourdough. These sourdough chocolate chip cookies are a timeless favorite.
Spiced Sourdough Apple Cake
This apple cake is a great dessert for the transition into fall. It’s made with sourdough discard and has a homemade cream cheese frosting. The cake is moist, sweet, and has a delicious flavor.
Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
This list wouldn’t be complete without sourdough cinnamon rolls. You can make this recipe using a long-fermented method or with sourdough discard. These rolls are soft, warm, gooey, and perfectly sweet.
Sourdough Discard Banana Bread
This delicious banana bread is also made with sourdough discard. It is sweet, tangy, and packed with flavor. It’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack, especially when paired with a hot cup of coffee in the afternoon.
Everyday Muffins with Sourdough Discard
This is a great sourdough discard muffin recipe. The muffin is soft, moist, and full of flavor. The sourdough gives it a unique taste and texture that other muffins don’t have. It can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, as a snack, or even as a dessert.
I will be adding to this list as we experiment more with sourdough. I would love to hear your suggestions too! Leave a comment below and subscribe to our newsletter for more sourdough recipes and baking tips. Follow us on social media for updates. Thank you for visiting and happy baking!
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