I’ve been working with sourdough since 2013, and after all this time, I’m still finding new recipes to enjoy both with active sourdough and “unfed” or sourdough discard. Below are some of our family’s Favorite Sourdough Discard Recipes.
If you are new to sourdough, there are two types of recipes for sourdough. 1) fed or active recipes; and 2) unfed or discard recipes. Both are wonderful to work with, but for this post, I’m concentrating on the latter of the two.
“Unfed” starter is what some people call the “discard”. This dough has been sitting in the fridge or on the counter unused and has not been fed. So, rather than throw out or “discard” the “unfed” starter, you can use it in what I call quick bread recipes, such as muffins, pancakes, biscuits, etc. The “unfed” starter is used for imparting its flavor, rather than its leavening power.
Learn More About Sourdough
My Adventures with Sourdough began in June 2013. After all those years of baking some sort of sourdough bread each week, I can still say that we dearly love it. There are many recipes that use Sourdough Starter, and it’s what I use in my everyday baking.
To begin, lets go through our favorite Quick Breads, or what some might consider Breakfast Breads–muffins, biscuits, scones, pancakes, etc. (Watch for my latest discard recipe for Sourdough Cinnamon Coffee Cake, coming soon!)
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Sourdough Chocolate Banana Muffins
These Sourdough Chocolate Banana Muffins are perfect for a weekend brunch. Delicious and chocolatey with a boost of banana flavor I think you’ll enjoy.
Sourdough Blueberry Cinnamon Muffins are quickly becoming a favorite at our house. Our middle daughter and her family are always excited when I make these muffins, because, of course, I am pleased to share with them.
Enjoy these deliciously moist Sourdough Banana Nut Muffins for a weekend brunch or to make ahead for a grab-and-go weekday breakfast. Filled with bananas, English walnuts, and topped with coconut to give the muffins a nice crunchy top.
Made with sourdough discard, these Easy Sourdough Crumpets are quite simple to make with only 4 ingredients and a smidge of water! Now with a new video to enjoy!
This recipe for Sourdough Cherry Almond Scones is so delicious, my husband requests that I make them often. The dried cherries and almonds compliment the sourdough and give the scones great flavor.
These little Homemade Sourdough Pop Tarts are fun to make and quite scrumptious to eat! They are yet another way to use your sourdough discard, which is always a bonus!
Try this recipe for Sourdough Blueberry Pancakes, perfect for a weekend brunch. Fluffy pancakes with a hint of sourdough flavor and lots of plump, juicy blueberries.
These Sourdough Cider Donuts and Fritters are simply marvelous! They cook up big and puffy and the apple cider is a perfect flavor fit for sourdough. I encourage you to give these a try!
This next group is much smaller, but not necessarily less interesting or tasty. In fact, the following Sourdough Discard recipes are some that I make the most often. They are quite enjoyable to make as well as yummy.
Watch For These New Recipes
sourdough sopapillas
sourdough onion rings
sourdough granola
New discard recipes for Sourdough Flour Tortillas, Sopapillas, Granola, Biscotti, and even Onion Ring Batter are all being tested and will make their way to this recipe blog when they have been determined ready for viewing and sharing!
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Sourdough Cheddar Cheese Crackers
This recipe for Sourdough Cheddar Cheese Crackers is so delicious and a great way to use “unfed” sourdough starter. Lightly flavored with Vermont Cheddar Cheese Powder and sourdough, the combination brings a smile to my little grandson’s face.
Crunchy Sourdough Breadsticks, also known as Italian Grissini, are wonderful with salads, soups, or even as an appetizer or snack. It’s a great way to use up your sourdough discard, too.
This recipe makes a yummy appetizer and is perfect for a potluck dinner. Or maybe even a wine and cheese tasting party. It’s easy to make and is a great way to use your sourdough starter, something I’m always on the lookout for.
Sourdough Whole Wheat Bagels can actually be made with both “active” sourdough or “unfed” sourdough. I've made them both ways, so I'm including them here for you to decide.
This is another recipe that can be made with both “fed” or “unfed” sourdough starter. So, again, I'm including Sourdough Pretzels with Mustard Dip for you here.
I hope you have enjoyed these Favorite Sourdough Discard Recipes. If you give one (or more) of them a try, I would love to hear how they turned out for you. Please share your thoughts in the comments below!
