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Sourdough Discard Pancakes

Sourdough Discard Pancakes
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These sourdough discard pancakes are fluffy, golden, and packed with a light tangy flavor that makes breakfast anything but boring. A perfect zero-waste recipe to use up your sourdough starter discard — ready in minutes, endlessly customizable, and crowd-approved.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed)

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ¾ cup milk (any variety)

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil

  • 2 tablespoons sugar

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

  • Optional Add-ins: blueberries, chocolate chips, lemon zest, or spices like cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together sourdough discard, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.

  2. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.

  3. Combine dry ingredients with wet. Stir just until incorporated. Batter should be lumpy.

  4. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.

  5. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form and edges look set (2–3 min), flip, and cook 1–2 minutes more.

  6. Repeat with remaining batter, adjusting heat if necessary.

  7. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter — it’s okay to have lumps.

  • Batter can be rested 5–10 min before cooking for fluffier results.

  • For dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and oil.

  • Freeze cooked pancakes with parchment between layers; reheat in toaster or oven.

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