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Fluffy Sourdough Discard Pancakes with Buttermilk

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These pancakes use sourdough discard and buttermilk to create a fluffy, tangy breakfast treat that’s quick and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) sourdough discard (unfed, straight from fridge)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk (or milk plus 1 tbsp lemon juice as substitute)
  • 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, beat the egg until frothy, then stir in sourdough discard, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract if using.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined; a few lumps are okay.
  4. Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium to medium-low heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
  5. Using a ladle or ¼ cup measuring cup, pour batter onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Flip carefully and cook the other side until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes more. Avoid pressing down on the pancakes.
  7. Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate and cover loosely with foil while finishing the batch to keep warm.

Notes

If batter is too thick, add more buttermilk; if too runny, add more flour. Avoid overmixing to keep pancakes tender. Adjust heat if pancakes cook unevenly. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F oven covered loosely with foil. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour blend. For vegan, substitute egg with flaxseed egg and use plant-based buttermilk and butter.

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