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Fluffy Sourdough Discard Pancakes: Quick, Tangy Zero-Waste Breakfast

A close-up of a stack of three fluffy discard pancakes drizzled generously with syrup.
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Stop wasting your sourdough starter. Transform that discard into the fluffiest, most wonderfully tangy pancakes you have ever tasted. This quick recipe is your new favorite easy breakfast, ready in under 25 minutes. Achieve maximum loft and perfect sour note.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed starter)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the griddle

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This is your dry mix.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the sourdough discard, egg, and milk until combined.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a whisk or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  4. Gently whisk in the 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Let the batter rest at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes. This short rest helps the leavening agents activate.
  5. Heat a non-stick griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or cooking spray.
  6. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set.
  7. Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Serve immediately with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or butter.

Notes

  • For extra fluffy sourdough pancakes, separate the egg. Whisk the yolk into the wet ingredients, then whisk the egg white until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped egg white into the batter at the very end for an airy texture.
  • If you prefer a stronger tang, use discard that is slightly older (up to 2 days old in the refrigerator).
  • This recipe is perfect for a zero waste sourdough recipe approach to breakfast.

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