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

A stack of three fluffy sourdough discard pancakes drizzled with syrup and dusted with powdered sugar.
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Make light, airy, and tangy pancakes using your leftover sourdough starter discard. This simple recipe minimizes waste and delivers a satisfying breakfast quickly.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sourdough starter discard (unfed)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk (or buttermilk for extra tang)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or neutral oil, plus more for the griddle

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sourdough discard, egg, and milk until just combined.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently mix until just combined; do not overmix. A few lumps are fine.
  4. Stir in the melted butter or oil. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes. This resting period helps the baking powder activate, leading to fluffier pancakes.
  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 your preferred toppings.

Notes

  • For the fluffiest pancakes, avoid overmixing the batter. Mix only until the dry streaks disappear.
  • If you want a thicker, tangier result, substitute the milk with buttermilk.
  • You can add 1/2 cup of blueberries or chocolate chips to the batter right before cooking.
  • If your discard is very cold, let the batter sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking.

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