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The Ultimate Fluffy Sourdough Discard Pancakes: Quick, Tangy, and Zero Waste

Close-up of a stack of three fluffy sourdough discard pancakes drizzled heavily with maple syrup.
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Use your sourdough starter discard to make these incredibly light, fluffy, and tangy pancakes. This zero-waste breakfast recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for your weekend brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sourdough starter discard (unfed)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk (or oat milk for a healthier option)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This mixes your dry ingredients.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sourdough discard, egg, and milk until combined.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. Overmixing develops gluten and reduces fluffiness.
  4. Stir in the melted butter or oil.
  5. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat. The pan is ready when a drop of water sizzles immediately.
  6. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
  7. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set. Flip and cook the second side until golden brown.
  8. Serve immediately with maple syrup and fresh fruit.

Notes

  • For maximum fluffiness, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking. This allows the leavening agents to activate.
  • If your discard is very thin, you may need to reduce the milk slightly to achieve a thick batter consistency.
  • You can substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole-wheat flour for a heartier pancake.
  • These pancakes freeze well. Cool completely, then stack with parchment paper in between before placing in a freezer bag. Reheat in a toaster or oven.

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