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    Home » Appetizers

    Recipes For Sourdough Starter Discard

    Published: Oct 22, 2020 by Carolyn Hetke · This post may contain affiliate links,

    If you can't quite bring yourself to discard half of your sourdough starter at feeding time you are not alone.

    After all the weekly care and even naming it (!) it just doesn't feel right to throw half of it out! There is actually a good reason to halve it. Reducing it gets rid of some of the fermentation by products that could potentially turn your starter 'funky' if they get out of hand. But good for you if you realize the potential of the half you faithfully tended. There are things you can do with it.

    First of all - you could share with a friend. A mature starter is always appreciated since they get stronger and develop more character over time.

    That probably isn't feasible on a regular basis but check out these ideas to use that 'discard'!

    Sourdough Pancakes
    These are delicious, fluffy, hearty pancakes!
    Sourdough Pancakes
    Sourdough pancake stack with butter pats and maple syrup

    Herbed Sourdough Crackers
    These are similar to Wheat Thins in taste and texture.
    Herbed Sourdough Crackers
    Sourdough crackers on a platter with blue cheese and cheese knife.
    Sourdough Biscuits
    Imagine warm, buttery Sourdough Biscuits for breakfast!
    Sourdough Biscuits
    Stack of sourdough biscuits on a plate.
    SOURDOUGH BLUEBERRY MUFFINS WITH CINNAMON STREUSEL
    What a great way to start the day!
    SOURDOUGH BLUEBERRY MUFFINS WITH CINNAMON STREUSEL
    Fluffy sourdough blueberry muffin with paper peeled partially away.
    Sourdough Pita Bread
    Use your sourdough discard to make these soft, fluffy sourdough pita breads.
    Sourdough Pita Bread
    Sourdough pita breads on a wooden tray with hummus and tomatoes.
    Gluten Free Sourdough Crackers
    Nothing easier than these crackers! No rolling required!
    Gluten Free Sourdough Crackers
    Everything Bagel Spice Sourdough Crackers
    Crispy, spicy crackers!
    Everything Bagel Spice Sourdough Crackers
    Crispy crackers with Everything Bagels spices.
    FURIKAKE SOURDOUGH DISCARD CRACKERS
    Crispy crackers with Asian seasoning.
    FURIKAKE SOURDOUGH DISCARD CRACKERS
    Crispy crackers with furikake seasoning.

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