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Sourdough Discard Pancakes: Easy Fluffy Recipe for Tangy Breakfast

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These fluffy sourdough discard pancakes are a quick, tangy, and comforting breakfast treat. Perfect for using up sourdough discard, they come together in under 20 minutes and are endlessly adaptable for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed starter, straight from the fridge)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Optional mix-ins: blueberries (fresh or frozen), mini chocolate chips, lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Measure out all ingredients before you start. Melt the butter and let it cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, sourdough discard, melted butter, and vanilla extract (if using) until creamy and smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined; batter should be thick but pourable.
  5. Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes to hydrate the flour and activate the leavening.
  6. Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and brush with butter or oil.
  7. Scoop about 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until bubbles form and edges look set.
  8. Flip with a thin spatula and cook another 1-2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Transfer cooked pancakes to a cooling rack or plate covered loosely with foil. Repeat until all batter is used.
  10. Serve pancakes warm, stacked high, with butter, maple syrup, and any desired mix-ins or toppings.

Notes

For best texture, use discard that’s not too liquidy. Let the batter rest for fluffier pancakes. You can swap flour for gluten-free or whole wheat, and use plant-based milk and butter for dairy-free. Add berries, chocolate chips, or lemon zest for variety. If pancakes are flat, check your baking powder and soda, and don’t skip the resting step.

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Keywords: sourdough discard, pancakes, breakfast, fluffy, tangy, easy, quick, brunch, comfort food, kid-friendly

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