Sourdough Discard Pancake Recipe

Sourdough Discard Pancake Recipe

How to make light, fluffy, and delicious sourdough pancakes from your discard. These pancakes come together in less than 5 minutes and fly off the griddle in my home! A great way to use your discard and start the day with a delicious breakfast.

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces all-purpose flour

    about 2 cups spooned and leveled

  • 1 cup sourdough discard

    more or less is ok

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 Tablespoons Sugar
  • 14 ounces milk

    about 1 3/4 cups

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 Tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your skillet over medium-low heat for 15 minutes

  2. 2

    Combine all your ingredients together in a bowl and mix until it's combined. It will be lumpy and thats ok.

  3. 3

    Melt 1 tsp of butter in your hot skillet

  4. 4

    Add about 1/2 cup of your batter into the pan and cook for 5 minutes or until the edges of your pancakes start to look dry and you start seeing holes on top of the pancake

  5. 5

    Flip your pancake and cook for another 3 minutes

  6. 6

    Serve immediately with more melted butter and syrup!

Sourdough Discard Pancake Recipe

Sourdough Discard Pancake Recipe

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About this Recipe

Looking for the perfect way to transform your sourdough discard into a truly delightful breakfast? This Sourdough Discard Pancake Recipe delivers on all fronts, creating light, fluffy, and delicious pancakes that come together in less than 5 minutes.

What makes these pancakes stand out is their clever use of active sourdough discard alongside traditional chemical leaveners like baking soda and baking powder. This smart combination ensures an incredibly light and airy texture, while the discard adds a subtle depth of flavor without the long wait of a traditional sourdough rise. It's an efficient and delicious way to use up a common kitchen byproduct.

Prepare for a delightful start to your day with pancakes that are anything but ordinary. Each bite offers a wonderfully soft, fluffy texture and a subtly tangy flavor that beautifully complements your favorite maple syrup, fresh fruit, or other toppings. Despite their gourmet feel, these pancakes are remarkably easy to prepare, making them a perfect choice for busy mornings when you want something special without the fuss.

This recipe is quite forgiving when it comes to the star ingredient. Feel free to adjust the amount of sourdough discard slightly based on what you have on hand—a little more or less is perfectly fine. While canola oil provides a neutral base, you could experiment with other mild-flavored oils. For serving, consider adding fresh berries, a dollop of whipped cream, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar to elevate the experience.

These delicious sourdough discard pancakes are ideal for a leisurely weekend breakfast or a special weekday treat. They're sure to become a new family favorite and fly off the griddle in your home!

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