Sourdough Discard Cheddar Scallion Pancakes 🧀
Light, crispy, and packed with flavor, these pancakes are perfect for a savory snack or side dish. Let’s take a look at the ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sourdough discard | 1 cup |
| Egg | 1 |
| Milk | ¼ cup |
| Cheddar cheese, shredded | 1 cup |
| Scallions, chopped | 2 tbsp |
| Salt and pepper | To taste |
| Butter or oil for frying | As needed |
Instructions 📋
1. In a bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
2. Add sourdough discard, cheddar cheese, and scallions. Stir until combined.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Heat butter or oil in a pan over medium heat.
5. Pour a ladle of batter into the pan and cook until bubbles form on the surface.
6. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
7. Serve warm with your favorite sauce or sour cream!
⏲ Prep Time: 10 minutes
⏲ Cook Time: 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
🔥 Calories: 350 per serving
Sourdough Discard Garlic Knots 🧄
Soft, garlicky knots with that lovely sourdough tang. Perfect as a side for soups or salads.
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sourdough discard | 1 cup |
| All-purpose flour | 1 cup |
| Baking powder | 1 tsp |
| Warm water | ½ cup |
| Garlic powder | 1 tsp |
| Melted butter | 2 tbsp |
| Garlic, minced | 2 cloves |
| Parsley for garnish | Optional |
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix flour, sourdough discard, baking powder, and water to form a dough.
3. Roll the dough into ropes and tie into knots.
4. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden.
5. Mix melted butter, garlic powder, and minced garlic. Brush the garlic butter over the baked knots and garnish with parsley.
⏲ Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏲ Cook Time: 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 8 knots
🔥 Calories: 120 per knot
Sourdough Discard Pizza Crust 🍕
This pizza crust has a tangy bite from the sourdough discard and crisps up beautifully in the oven.
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sourdough discard | 1½ cups |
| All-purpose flour | 1 cup |
| Salt | ½ tsp |
| Olive oil | 1 tsp |
| Sugar | 1 tsp |
| Warm water | ½ cup |
| Pizza toppings of your choice | As needed |
1. Mix sourdough discard with flour, salt, sugar, olive oil, and water until it forms a dough.
2. Knead for 5–7 minutes, place in a greased bowl and let rest for an hour in a warm area.
3. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
4. Shape the dough to your preference and size.
5. Add your preferred toppings and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
6. Slice and enjoy!
⏲ Prep Time: 10 minutes
⏲ Cook Time: 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2 pizzas
🔥 Calories: 180 per slice
Sourdough Discard Savory Waffles 🧇
Delicious, savory waffles that can be topped with eggs or used as a sandwich base.
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sourdough discard | 1 cup |
| Egg | 1 |
| Milk | ¼ cup |
| Shredded cheese | ½ cup |
| Dried herbs (oregano, thyme) | 1 tsp |
| Salt and pepper | To taste |
| Butter for greasing | As needed |
1. Grease the waffle iron with butter and preheat.
2. Whisk the egg and milk in a bowl.
3. Fold in the sourdough discard, cheese, herbs, and season with salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.
4. Pour the batter into the waffle iron and cook for approximately 4-6 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Top with your favorite sweet additions or savory toppings!
⏲ Prep Time: 10 minutes
⏲ Cook Time: 6 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4 waffles
🔥 Calories: 250 per waffle
Sourdough Discard Focaccia 🍞
Fluffy and full of flavor, this focaccia is ideal for dipping in olive oil or as a side for any meal.
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sourdough discard | 1½ cups |
| All-purpose flour | 1 cup |
| Warm water | ½ cup |
| Olive oil | 2 tbsp |
| Salt | 1 tsp |
| Rosemary, chopped | 1 tsp |
| Flaky sea salt | For topping |
1. Mix sourdough discard, flour, water, and salt in a bowl until sticky dough forms.
2. Cover and let rest for 1–2 hours.
3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
4. Spread the dough onto a greased baking sheet, dimple the surface with your fingers, and drizzle with olive oil.
5. Sprinkle rosemary and flaky sea salt on top.
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
7. Let cool before slicing and enjoy!
⏲ Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏲ Cook Time: 25 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
🔥 Calories: 220 per slice