13 Thrifty sourdough recipes

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If you love sourdough but hate wasting the sourdough discard starter, you’ll love these ideas. Say hello to tasty creations with these 13 recipes to make the most of your sourdough discard. Welcome to your kitchen’s secret weapon for reducing food waste and stretching your dollar.

Sourdough Crackers

Sourdough discard has a tangy flavor that works well in this cracker recipe. Add your favorite seeds, herbs, nuts or spices to make your own unique batch.

Get the recipe: Sourdough Discard Crackers

Sourdough Banana Muffins

If your kids love banana muffins as much as mine, you’ll have to try this sourdough discard banana muffin recipe. The discard makes the texture light and fluffy, and the sour taste complements the sweetness of the bananas.

Get the recipe: Sourdough Banana Muffins

Sourdough Discard Waffles

Pouring syrup over a stack of waffles.
Sourdough Discard Waffles. Photo credit: Bramble Wine Cottage.

Need a quick weekend waffle recipe? These are light, fluffy, and a good way to use up your week’s sourdough starter discard. Serve with butter, maple syrup, fresh fruit and whipped cream for a decadent brunch.

Get the recipe: Sourdough Discard Waffles

Sourdough Tortillas

So simple to make with a short ingredient list. This is one of our favorite sourdough recipes and is a nice change from regular tortillas.

Get the recipe: Sourdough Tortillas

Sourdough Chocolate Chip Muffins

Sometimes you need a small snack, and these sourdough chocolate chip muffins are just the ticket. They’re easy to make and just the right size for a morning pick-me-up, or to add to a lunch box. Freezes well too.

Get the recipe: Sourdough Chocolate Chip Muffins

Sourdough Discard Rolls

Fresh sourdough discard dinner roll on baking rack.
Sourdough Discard Dinner Rolls. Photo credit: Call Me PC.

Where are all the carb lovers? These sourdough rolls made with sourdough discard starter are a bread-lovers dream. Light, fluffy, and with just enough tangy sourdough flavor to make them the perfect side to serve with your favorite grilled meats or summer dinners.

Get the recipe: Sourdough Discard Rolls

Sourdough Ham and Cheese Scones

This sourdough ham and cheese scones recipe is more than delicious – it’s a multi-tasking dream. Serve them as a hearty side dish to a bowl of vegetable soup for a light dinner. Pack a couple for a quick lunch when you’re on the go. Or enjoy one with coffee for an afternoon snack. A great way to use up your leftover ham and cheese.

Get the recipe: Sourdough Ham and Cheese Scones

Sourdough Pancakes

Regular sourdough pancakes may very well be your first introduction to sourdough, but these will soon become one of your favorite sourdough discard recipes. Save your sourdough discard from your weekly baking and whip up a stack of these on Sunday.

Get the recipe: Sourdough Pancakes

Sourdough Cherry Scones

Slice of sourdough cherry scone with a fork.
Sourdough Cherry Scones. Photo credit: Bramble WIne Cottage.

These cherry scones are yummier than the ones at the coffee shop. The recipe makes soft and sweet scones with a touch of tanginess from orange zest. Enjoy this tasty treat for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or any time you want to indulge.

Get the recipe: Sourdough Cherry Scones

Sourdough Discard Biscuits

Craving a delicious side to go with your favorite soup or stew? You’ll Love this simple and classic recipe for sourdough discard biscuits that you can whip up tonight. Get ready for a mouthwatering treat that’ll perfectly complement your meal. Or serve them with butter and fresh strawberry jam for breakfast.

Get the recipe: Sourdough Discard Biscuits

Sourdough Discard Bread Bowls

A sourdough bread bowl holds creamy chicken soup while sitting on a wooden board with the bread top sitting next to it.
Sourdough Bread Bowls. Photo credit: Honest & Truly.

Ready for a flavor explosion? How about a steaming hot bowl of soup nestled inside a bread bowl? Sounds incredible, right? Now, imagine that the bread bowl is made of sourdough. So good!

Get the recipe: Sourdough Discard Bread Bowls

Blueberry Sourdough Pancakes

Attention pancake enthusiasts! This recipe will give you pancakes that are fluffy and light as a feather, with a special sourdough tang that adds a unique flavor. As you take each scrumptious bite, you’ll also experience bursts of refreshing flavor from juicy blueberries. And the best part? These pancakes boast beautiful blue streaks, making them a feast for the eyes.

Get the recipe: Blueberry Sourdough Pancakes

Sourdough Cinnamon Muffins

Frustrated with tossing out your sourdough discard? Here’s a mouthwatering solution — my irresistible Cinnamon sourdough discard muffins. Say goodbye to waste and hello to a delightful treat that’ll have your taste buds dancing with joy.

Get the recipe: Sourdough Cinnamon Muffins

Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

We all love chocolate chip cookies, but have you tried the incredible twist of sourdough discard chocolate chip cookies? Trust me; it takes the classic to a new level of deliciousness. The tangy goodness of sourdough is combined with rich, melty chocolate in a soft, chewy cookie. It’s a match made in dessert heaven!

Get the recipe: Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

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