Sourdough Discard Recipes

This collection of sourdough discard recipes is your go-to for finding delicious ways to use your discard after feeding your sourdough starter. Don't throw it out! Instead, use it to make something delicious. For a morning meal to remember, make a batch of fluffy Sourdough Discard Pancakes or cinnamon pull-apart Monkey Bread

Sourdough discard bread bites in a parchment-lined basket.

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Sourdough Cookies

Sourdough cookies are a fun and delicious way to use up sourdough discard while baking something sweet.

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Sourdough Oatmeal Cream Pies

Sourdough Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Sourdough Cornflake Raisin Cookies

Homemade Sourdough Biscoff Cookies

Sourdough Crackers

Sourdough crackers are a tasty, crunchy snack made from sourdough discard. These cracker recipes are super easy to make and a great way to reduce waste!

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2 ingredient sourdough discard crackers sprinkled with salt and rosemary laid out on a black wire cooling rack.

Sourdough Crackers (2 Ingredients)

Sourdough Pita Chips displayed on a green glazed dish. There is a bowl of hummus in the centre that has been topped with shallots and cumin seeds.

Rustic Sourdough Pita Chips Recipe [easy sourdough snacking]

Sourdough Goldfish Crackers piled up on a wooden serving board. You can see the flaky sea salt that has been sprinkled over them.

Sourdough Goldfish Crackers [Sourdough Cheese Crackers]

Sourdough fruit and seed crackers sitting on a cheese platter.

Sourdough Fruit & Seed Crackers [Gourmet Sourdough Crackers]

Sourdough Muffins

Sourdough muffins are a tasty twist on a classic muffin recipe, made with a sourdough starter instead of regular yeast or baking powder.

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Maple Pecan Sourdough Muffins

Sourdough Applesauce Muffins

A 6 muffin hole tin filled with sourdough discard oatmeal breakfast cups topped with frozen berries and chia seeds.

Sourdough Oatmeal Breakfast Cups

Sourdough focaccia bread muffins arranged on a black wire cooling rack.

Sourdough Focaccia Bread Muffins [perfect for sharing]

Discard Bread

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Sourdough Butter Swim Biscuits

Golden Sourdough Cheese Bread

Whole loaf of sourdough discard cinnamon raisin bread sitting on a wooden board. There is a butter dish and butter knife in the background of the photo.

Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Raisin Bread [makes perfect toast]

Sourdough Garlic & Herb Twist loaf sitting on a wooden board with some parchment paper. There is a demin blue dish towel in the background.

Sourdough Herb & Garlic Twist Loaf

Sourdough Desserts

The sourdough starter discard gives desserts a light, fluffy texture while still keeping them rich and satisfying. If you enjoy baking and want to explore new flavors, these sourdough desserts are a great way to mix things up in the kitchen!

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Sourdough Cranberry Cake

A sourdough brioche braided wreath drizzled in orange glaze and topped with fresh raspberries and flaked almonds. You can see 3 glasses of champagne in the background, evoking a festive ocassion.

Festive Sourdough Braided Brioche Wreath [with raspberries and orange glaze]

A display of sourdough discard crepes topped with nutella, whipped cream and berries.

Sourdough Discard Crepes [crispy edges]

Sourdough Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler

Rolls & Buns

Take the tangy flavor of classic sourdough bread and adding a tasty twist. These recipes include savory ingredients like herbs, cheese, garlic, and even olives to create a hearty, flavorful loaf that's perfect for sandwiches.

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Sourdough Buttered Knot Rolls

Sourdough Strawberry Rolls

7 sourdough pretzel buns arranged on a sheet of parchment paper.

Easy Sourdough Pretzel Buns Recipe [soft + delicious]

Fried sourdough donuts with vanilla glaze laid out on a wooden board. One of the donuts has a bite taken out so you can see the light, yeasty inside of the donut.

Best Fried Sourdough Donuts [with vanilla glaze]

Quick Breads

Sourdough quick breads are a fantastic way to use sourdough discard, and there's no waiting for the dough to rise! These sourdough quick bread recipes don’t require yeast or long fermentation times. You just mix up a bit of flour, sourdough starter, baking soda, and sweet or savory add-ins.

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