The Best Easy Sourdough Discard Pancakes
Turn your sourdough discard into a breakfast favorite with these fluffy, flavorful, easy sourdough discard pancakes.
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Sourdough discard pancakes are a fantastic way to utilize the excess starter that often gets discarded during the sourdough bread-making process. This recipe allows you to enjoy light, fluffy, thick pancakes while minimizing food waste. With just a few simple ingredients and some creative additions, you can create a delicious breakfast or brunch treat that will leave everyone craving more.
If you are new to sourdough making pancakes is one of the easiest sourdough recipes there is. One of the perks of this recipe is that they are dairy-free so they can be enjoyed by even those that are on dairy-free diets. It is important to note that this is a sourdough discard recipe so since you are not starting with a fed starter it will not be as bubbly of a starter. Therefore the pancakes will not be as fluffy as when using a fed starter but if you add the baking soda correctly you will get a fluffy sourdough discard pancake.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
It is a great way to use up excess sourdough starter or even sourdough discard. It uses 1 cup of sourdough starter with no additional flour added. Most pancake recipe calls for additional flour which requires you to leave it on the counter to ferment for hours. This is a no wait recipe which means there is no need to wait on your grains to ferment because they already are since you don’t add additional flour.
These sourdough pancakes are so quick and easy to make! They require little to no planning or waiting. As long as you have enough sourdough starter on hand you can have a delicious healthy breakfast within minutes. Since pancakes are so easy to make they are also very versatile you can add any toppings or additions when cooking such as chocolate chips, blueberries, or even strawberries.
Equipment
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Cast iron skillet
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups of sourdough starter discard
- 2 tablespoons of sugar (optional)
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- 2 large eggs
- Coconut oil for greasing the skillet
How to Make Sourdough Pancakes No Flour Added
Step 1: Prep the Skillet
Put 2 tablespoons of coconut oil into your skillet and allow to preheat over medium heat.
Step 2: Preparing the Sourdough Starter Discard
To a bowl add the starter, honey, sugar, vanilla, salt, and eggs. Mix thoroughly until it is thoroughly combined. If you are pulling your starter directly from the refrigerator that is perfectly fine you will still end up with the same results but the mixing process will take a little longer.
Step 3: Mix in Baking Soda
Once the mixture is thoroughly mixed add in the baking soda and mix just enough to dissolve any clumps and until you see bubbles forming. If you overmix you will get flat pancakes.
Step 4: Cooking Pancakes
Pour pancake batter into the preheated skillet. The key to cooking pancakes is only flipping one time. So allow each pancake to cook for approximately 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Step 5: Serving
Stack the cooked pancakes on a plate and serve with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, fresh berries, sliced bananas, whipped cream, melted butter, or even a dollop of yogurt.
FAQ’s
If your pancakes are gooey more than likely they did not get to cook long enough. Next time try cooking on a lower temperature, slower to allow them to cook all the way through.
If your sourdough pancakes are flat then you likely overmixed when adding the baking soda.
Yes, you can use baking powder instead but you will need to use 3 times the amount of baking soda.
Equipment
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Sourdough discard
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- ½ tsp Salt
- 2 large eggs
- Coconut oil for greasing the skillet
Instructions
- Prep the SkilletPut 2 tablespoons of coconut oil into your skillet and allow to preheat over medium heat.
- Preparing the Sourdough Starter DiscardTo a bowl add the starter, honey, sugar, vanilla, salt, and eggs. Mix thoroughly until it is thoroughly combined. If you are pulling your starter directly from the refrigerator that is perfectly fine you will still end up with the same results but the mixing process will take a little longer.
- Mix in Baking SodaOnce the mixture is thoroughly mixed add in the baking soda and mix just enough to dissolve any clumps and until you see bubbles forming. If you overmix you will get flat pancakes.
- Cooking PancakesPour pancake batter into the preheated skillet. The key to cooking pancakes is only flipping one time. So allow each pancake to cook for approximately 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- ServingStack the cooked pancakes on a plate and serve with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, fresh berries, sliced bananas, whipped cream, melted butter, or even a dollop of yogurt.
In conclusion, sourdough discard pancakes are a delicious and sustainable way to utilize leftover sourdough starter. Not only do they provide a tangy and unique flavor, but they also contribute to reducing food waste. With their fluffy texture and versatility in toppings and additions, these pancakes offer a delightful twist on the classic breakfast dish. Whether you’re an experienced baker or new to the world of sourdough, give these discard pancakes a try and indulge in a breakfast that is both satisfying for your taste buds and extremely easy to make.
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