{"id":1472748,"date":"2021-02-19T08:59:26","date_gmt":"2020-05-19T15:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1472748"},"modified":"2024-11-04T09:30:04","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T15:30:04","slug":"sourdough-discard-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/sourdough-discard-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Sourdough Discard Recipes to Make with Your Extra Starter"},"content":{"rendered":"If you're one of the thousands of people who has recently started baking sourdough bread<\/a>, you know that feeding the starter\u2014and discarding some of it\u2014is part of the process. But caring for your sourdough starter doesn't have to be wasteful. From cookies to pancakes, there are many sourdough discard recipes that can help you use up your extra starter.\r\n

What Is Sourdough Discard?<\/h2>\r\nSourdough discard is the portion of sourdough starter that you remove during the feeding process. To feed your starter, you discard half of it and then add 1\/2 cup flour and 1\/2 cup water for every 1\/2 cup of remaining starter.\r\n\r\nAs our guide to making a sourdough starter<\/a> explains, removing half of the starter keeps the flour and water to a minimum while keeping the yeast from competing for food. It also prevents you from ending up with a massive amount of starter!\r\n

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What to Do with Sourdough Discard<\/h2>\r\nJust because you remove excess starter during feedings doesn't mean you actually have to physically discard it. You can keep your sourdough discard in a covered jar in the refrigerator and incorporate it into other baked goods\u2014try sourdough pizza crust, waffles, cinnamon rolls and the sourdough discard recipes listed below.\r\n\r\nThe discard will add a tangy, acidic flavor to your recipes. For a stronger flavor, mix in the liquid that forms on top of your starter. If you want a milder sourdough taste, pour off that liquid before using your starter or discard.\r\n\r\nIn its discard state, sourdough may not be lively enough to leaven bread. However, you can always feed it before use if you need some extra rise. To gauge whether your sourdough starter is ready for baking<\/a>, remove it from the refrigerator 4 or 5 hours before use and measure its expansion. If it doubles in size, it's ready to use with no additional yeast needed.\r\n

How Long Sourdough Discard Lasts<\/h2>\r\nSourdough starter can last for decades if you feed it regularly. But sourdough discard, which you typically don't feed, has a shorter shelf life\u2014even if you store it in the refrigerator. The discard's flavor will get a little funkier over time, so we recommend tossing it in the compost or trash after about a month. Never flush it down the drain because it can clog your pipes.\r\n

10 Sourdough Discard Recipes<\/h2>\r\nWhile there are many ways to use your extra starter, the following sourdough discard recipes are approved by our Test Kitchen.\r\n\r\nYou can also experiment with incorporating sourdough starter or discard into other recipes. You'll need to reduce the amount of flour and liquid in the recipe accordingly, but the proportions will vary depending on the dish.\r\n

Sourdough Cookies<\/h3>\r\n\"A\r\n\r\nThis Sourdough Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe<\/a> uses 2 cups of sourdough starter as the leavening agent\u2014no additional yeast required! Just add sugar, butter, flour and baking soda\u2014as well as vanilla, oats and chocolate chips\u2014to get a delicious batch of homemade cookies.\r\n\r\n
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Sourdough Biscuits<\/h3>\r\nThese Golden Sourdough Biscuits<\/a> get a boost of flavor by adding a cup of discard. Try our Test Kitchen-approved recipe, or play around with your own recipe. Just make sure to reduce the flour and buttermilk quantities if you're experimenting.\r\n\r\n
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Sourdough Crescent Rolls<\/h3>\r\nYou may never want to use store-bought crescent rolls again after you learn to make your own!\r\n\r\n
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Sourdough English Muffins<\/h3>\r\nThis Sourdough English Muffin recipe<\/a> requires a little bit of preparation, but it's a great way to turn your sourdough discard into a winning dish. After feeding the discard and letting it rise overnight, you'll mix the dough, form the muffins and let them double in size for about 45 minutes. Then griddle them to golden-brown perfection!\r\n\r\n
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Sourdough French Bread<\/h3>\r\n\"sourdough\r\n\r\nYou can use sourdough starter to make other types of bread besides the classic sourdough bread loaf<\/a> that you think of. This Sourdough French Bread recipe<\/a> uses 1\/4 cup of sourdough starter, as well as one package of active dry yeast.\r\n\r\n
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Sourdough Pancakes<\/h3>\r\nThis recipe for sourdough starter hotcakes couldn't be easier. Simply feed your discard the night before you plan to make the pancakes. Then add sugar, salt, eggs and baking soda, along with any extra flavorings like pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract or berry-flavored yogurt.\r\n\r\n
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Sourdough Cake<\/h3>\r\nSourdough discard makes a fantastic addition to quick breads like banana bread and zucchini bread, as well as desserts like this Sourdough Applesauce Cake<\/a>. This cake tastes incredible on its own, and it only gets better when it's glazed with a sweet and buttery icing.\r\n\r\n
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Sourdough Crackers<\/h3>\r\n\"Thyme-Sea\r\n\r\nGive your favorite homemade crackers\u2014like these Thyme-Sea Salt Crackers<\/a>\u2014a boost of tangy flavor by adding sourdough discard to the dough. Find a cracker recipe and add 120 grams of sourdough starter, or about 1\/2 cup. To compensate for the added ingredient, reduce the recipe's flour and water by 60 grams each, or about 1\/2 cup flour and 1\/4 cup water.\r\n\r\n
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Sourdough Muffins<\/h3>\r\nThis recipe for Cranberry Sourdough Muffins with Streusel Topping<\/a> calls for 1 cup of sourdough starter and no additional yeast. With chopped hazelnuts, fresh cranberries, dried apricots and orange zest, these muffins are bursting with sweet and tangy flavors.\r\n\r\n
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Sourdough Coffee Cake<\/h3>\r\nThis Cranberry Sourdough Coffee Cake<\/a> is an adaptation of Amish friendship bread<\/a>, which also uses a starter. The coffee cake recipe calls for 1 cup of sourdough starter and no additional yeast.\r\n\r\n
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