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Fluffy Sourdough Discard Pancakes: Simple Recipe for Everyday Meals

A close-up of a fluffy stack of three golden-brown sourdough pancakes drizzled with syrup.
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Make wonderfully fluffy sourdough pancakes using your unfed starter discard. This easy recipe delivers a light, tender breakfast with a subtle tangy flavor, perfect for a weekend brunch or a quick weekday treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed starter)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk (whole milk works best)
  • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, plus more for the griddle

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This mixes the dry ingredients.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sourdough discard, egg, and milk until combined.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently whisk until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. Overmixing develops gluten and makes pancakes tough.
  4. Stir in the 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
  5. Heat a griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter. You know the griddle is ready when a drop of water sizzles immediately.
  6. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
  7. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. You will see bubbles form on the surface and the edges will look set when it is time to flip.
  8. Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings like maple syrup and fresh fruit.

Notes

  • For extra fluffy sourdough pancakes, let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cooking. This allows the leavening agents to activate.
  • If you prefer a slightly tangier flavor, you can use active, bubbly starter instead of discard, but the texture might be slightly different.
  • This recipe is a quick sourdough discard recipe, meaning you do not need to wait overnight for fermentation.

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