Looking for ways to use up your sourdough discard? Breakfast is the perfect place to start! From pancakes and muffins to scones and waffles, these easy recipes turn discard into delicious morning treats. In this post, I've rounded up my favorite sourdough discard breakfast recipes to help you make the most of your starter.
Pro Sourdough Tip: Keep a glass jar in your refrigerator to store your sourdough discard. Continue adding to it until you have enough to make your chosen sourdough discard recipe.
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Muffins
Sourdough muffins are a great way to use up discard and make a quick, make-ahead breakfast or snack. I often bake a double batch and freeze half for later. Here are a few of my favorite recipes.
Sourdough Cranberry Cream Cheese Muffins
These Cranberry Cream Cheese Sourdough Muffins are bursting with tart cranberries, feature a creamy cheese center, and are finished with a crunchy streusel topping.
Sourdough Orange Creamsicle Muffins
These Sourdough Orange Creamsicle Muffins are filled with juicy bits of orange and are dotted with cream white chocolate chips.
Sourdough Raspberry Muffins
These Sourdough Raspberry Muffins are moist and delicious. Raspberries add a pop of tart flavor and the streusel topping creates a crisp crunch.
Sourdough Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
These zesty Sourdough Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are filled with fresh lemon flavor and nutty poppy seeds. They are soft and moist making them the perfect snack.
Cranberry Orange Sourdough Muffins
These Cranberry Orange Sourdough Muffins are moist and flavorful with the perfect combination of tart cranberries and sweet zesty orange. They have a crunchy sugar topping making them an ideal breakfast or snack option.
Sourdough Apple Muffins with Cinnamon
These Sourdough Apple Muffins with Cinnamon have a tall crunchy cinnamon-sugar top and a soft tender interior.
Sourdough Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
These Sourdough Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese are packed with a full can of pumpkin puree! They are moist and delicious, filled with creamy cream cheese, and a crunchy pepita streusel.
Scones
Sourdough scones are a great way to use up discard and make a flaky, tasty treat. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they come together quickly and can be customized with sweet or savory add-ins. Here are a few recipes I know you will love.
Sourdough Ham and Cheese Scones
These Sourdough Cheese Scones with Ham are light and flaky with crispy crumbly edges and are filled with pockets of salty ham, gooey cheese, and sharp green onions.
Sourdough Blueberry Scones with Fresh Thyme
These Sourdough Blueberry Scones are light and flaky with crispy crumbly edges, juicy blueberries, and fresh thyme.
Scones with Sourdough Discard
These Sourdough Scones are light and flaky with crispy crumbly edges. They make a delicious breakfast treat or pair beautifully with your favorite tea.
Pancakes and Waffles
Sourdough pancakes and waffles are easy to whip up and perfect for meal prep.
Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes
You will love these light and fluffy one-bowl sourdough discard pancakes. No overnight fermentation needed.
Crispy Sourdough Waffles
These Quick and Crispy Sourdough Waffles are crunchy and golden on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. No overnight fermentation needed. These waffles are ready in less than 30 minutes.
Sourdough Oatmeal Pancakes
Weekends were meant for these quick and easy Sourdough Oatmeal Pancakes. This is one of the easiest pancake recipes you will ever make. Simply blend all of the ingredients together in a blender and cook, no additional bowls are necessary.
Sourdough Discard Dutch Baby
This Sourdough Discard Dutch Baby or German Pancake has a crispy outer crust and a soft custardy middle with a slight sourdough tang.
Quick Breads
There are so many delicious sourdough quick breads that can be made. Because they use baking powder and/or baking soda, they can be made quickly and don't need to be fermented.
Sourdough Pumpkin Bread
This Sourdough Pumpkin Bread is a fall favorite packed with cinnamon, nutmeg, and an entire can of pumpkin flavor. Perfect for pumpkin season.
Sourdough Discard Banana Bread
This Sourdough Discard Banana Bread is moist, sweet, and easy to make. This recipe combines ripe bananas with sourdough discard for a delightful twist on a classic favorite.
Sourdough Discard Chocolate Banana Bread
This Sourdough Chocolate Banana Bread is an easy way to use up overripe bananas, sourdough discard, and get your chocolate fix.
Are you new to sourdough? I have plenty of information to help you on your sourdough journey.
- How to Create Your Own Micro Sourdough Starter
- Scrapings Method for Sourdough Starter
- How to Dehydrate Sourdough Starter
- Storing Sourdough Starter in the Refrigerator
- Storing Sourdough Starter on the Counter
- Best Containers for Storing Sourdough Starter and Discard
- How Long Does Sourdough Discard Last?
- What is the Difference Between Sourdough Starter and Sourdough Discard?
- Best Gifts for Sourdough Bakers
Frequently Asked Questions
Sourdough discard is the portion of starter that is removed before feeding. It still has flavor and some leavening power, making it great for baking.
No, sourdough discard doesn't need to be active since most discard recipes use baking powder or baking soda for leavening.
Store your sourdough discard in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. The longer you store your discard the more sour the flavor will be.
Yes, cold discard works fine in most recipes. Letting it come to room temperature can make mixing easier.
Expert Tips
- All of these sourdough breakfast ideas can be made with either sourdough discard or active sourdough starter.
- The longer sourdough discard sits in your refrigerator the more sour its flavor becomes.
- I prefer to bake using the middle rack of the oven. Too low and the bottoms will burn, too high and the tops will brown too quickly.
- Don't over-mix the batter. A few lumps are fine. Overmixing will create too much gluten causing your baked goods to be tough.
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