Sourdough Discard Pancakes

Kitty FloridoApril 30, 2025

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Golden, fluffy, and slightly tangy, these Sourdough Discard Pancakes are the perfect way to use your extra sourdough discard to a delicious breakfast. This recipe offers a simple way to use up your extra starter without a hint of waste. The tang of the sourdough starter, along with the buttermilk make a delicious pancake batter, perfect for a brunch party or a slow weekend breakfast.

I found this recipe in a TikTok deep dive, looking for an easy and reliable recipe. Also, you’ll find the recipe both in cups and grams – and honestly, when working with discard is way easier to weight your ingredients. You can make your own buttermilk, which we share the link to the recipe.

All around, these are great pancakes to make, and if you happen to have some extra left after breakfast, these are great for freezing for later use!

Kitty

Sourdough Discard Pancakes

Recipe by Baked by Joe
Makes about 24 pancakes

Ingredients:
1 cup (240 grams) sourdough discard
1 cup (240 grams) buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cup (180 grams) all-purpose flour
¼ cup (50 grams) sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup (56 grams) unsalted butter, melted

Directions:

In a large bowl, mix the sourdough discard and the buttermilk, until the discard has dissolved.
Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing until combined.
In a medium bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry, and mix. Add the butter while whisking the batter until incorporated. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes while your pan or griddle heats.
Cook each pancake until bubbles start to show on top, about 3-4 minutes per side. Continue with the rest of the batter. Serve with maple syrup.

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