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The Ultimate Fluffy Sourdough Discard Pancakes Recipe

A close-up of three fluffy sourdough pancakes stacked high and drizzled generously with golden syrup.
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Make light, airy, and tangy sourdough pancakes using your unfed starter discard. This easy recipe creates a stack of delicious comfort food perfect for weekend brunch.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This is your dry mix.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sourdough starter 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.
  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.
  6. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set.
  7. Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For overnight sourdough pancakes, mix the dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately, then combine them. Cover the batter and refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours. In the morning, let the batter sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking. Do not add the baking soda and baking powder until just before cooking if using the overnight method.
  • For extra fluffy sourdough pancakes, let the mixed batter rest for 10 minutes before cooking.
  • Use medium heat to cook; if the heat is too high, the outside will burn before the inside cooks through.

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