sourdough discard recipes

sourdough discard recipes

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### 1. **Sourdough Pancakes**
- **Ingredients**:
- 1 cup sourdoughdiscard
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp melted butter or oil
- **Instructions**:
1. Mix the discard, flour, and milk in a bowl and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
2. Add the egg, sugar, baking soda, salt, and melted butter.
3. Mix until combined and cook on a preheated griddle or frying pan until bubbles form and the edges are set.
4. Flip and cook until golden brown.

### 2. **Sourdough Crackers**
- **Ingredients**:
- 1 cup sourdough discard
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Optional: herbs, seeds, or spices for flavor
- **Instructions**:
1. Mix the discard, flour, olive oil, and salt to form a dough.
2. Roll out the dough thinly between two pieces of parchment paper.
3. Transfer to a baking sheet, score into squares, and sprinkle with additional salt or toppings.
4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden and crisp.

### 3. **Sourdough Banana Bread**
- **Ingredients**:
- 1 cup sourdough discard
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Optional: nuts or chocolate chips
- **Instructions**:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix the sourdough discard, mashed bananas, sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
5. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

### 4. **Sourdough Pizza Crust**
- **Ingredients**:
- 1 cup sourdough discard
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- **Instructions**:
1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and knead until a smooth dough forms.
2. Cover and let rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
3. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the dough to your desired thickness.
4. Add your favorite toppings and bake for 10-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

### 5. **Sourdough Brownies**
- **Ingredients**:
- 1/2 cup sourdoughdiscard
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- **Instructions**:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a square baking dish.
2. In a bowl, mix the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
3. Add the sourdough discard and mix until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

These recipes are a great way to make use of your sourdough discard and add some delicious new dishes to your repertoire!