sourdough discard recipes: Pancakes or Waffles

To Make the Overnight Sponge

1. 1. Stir down your refrigerated sourdough starter and measure out 1 cup (227g). This is also a good time to feed the remaining starter if needed.
   2. In a large bowl, combine the 1 cup (227g) unfed starter, flour, sugar, and buttermilk.
   3. Cover the bowl and let it rest at cool room temperature (about 65°F to 70°F) for about 12 hours, or overnight.

   

To Make the Batter

1. 1. In a small bowl or mixing cup, beat together the eggs and your choice of oil or melted butter.
   2. Add the egg mixture to the overnight sponge, stirring gently until just combined.
   3. Add the salt and baking soda, stirring to incorporate. The batter will expand and may bubble slightly.

   

To Make Pancakes

1. 1. Pour the batter in 1/4-cup portions onto a preheated, lightly greased griddle.
   2. Cook until bubbles form and pop on the surface, then flip and cook until the bottom side is golden brown.

   

To Make Waffles

1. 1. Pour the batter onto a preheated, greased waffle iron.
   2. Cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions. Repeat with the remaining batter.

   

Serving and Storage

1. Serve your sourdough pancakes or waffles immediately with your favorite toppings, or keep them warm in the oven until ready to serve. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to two days, or freeze them for longer storage.

   

Tips from Our Bakers

1. sourdough discard recipes : waffles or pancakes

   For a detailed, step-by-step guide on turning your discard starter into the best waffles, check out our blog post on sourdough waffles.

   For whole-grain waffles, substitute some or all of the all-purpose flour with white whole wheat flour or premium whole wheat flour.

   If you don’t have a sourdough starter, you can make your own using our homemade sourdough starter recipe. If starting from scratch, you'll need to feed it for 5 to 7 days before it's ready to use. For a quicker option, you can purchase our classic fresh sourdough starter, which will be ready for baking shortly after delivery. For more tips, techniques, and information on sourdough baking, explore our comprehensive sourdough baking guide.

   Gluten-Free Options(sourdough discard recipes)

   Yes, these pancakes and waffles can be made gluten-free! Simply use a gluten-free sourdough starter and substitute our Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour in place of the all-purpose flour.