Description
Fluffy, golden, and slightly tangy, these sourdough discard pancakes are the perfect way to use up leftover starter. Made with simple pantry staples, they come together quickly and are ideal for both busy mornings and relaxed brunches. Naturally fermented and easily customizable with sweet or savory toppings!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
1½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp sugar
½ tsp fine sea salt
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
Wet Ingredients:
1 cup sourdough discard (100% hydration)
2 large eggs
1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
3 tbsp melted butter or oil
To Cook:
Butter or oil for greasing the skillet
Optional Toppings:
Maple syrup, fresh berries, powdered sugar, yogurt, toasted nuts
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
Add the sourdough discard, eggs, and milk. Mix gently until just combined; a few lumps are okay.
Fold in the melted butter or oil. Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes to activate leavening.
Heat a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Lightly grease the pan.
Scoop about ⅓ cup of batter into the skillet for each pancake.
Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.
Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden brown on the other side.
Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For overnight pancakes, mix all ingredients except baking powder and baking soda the night before. Refrigerate, then stir in leavening agents in the morning.
If the batter feels too thick, add 1 tbsp milk at a time to thin it out.
These pancakes can be frozen and reheated—perfect for busy mornings.
To make it dairy-free, use plant-based milk and oil or vegan butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: sourdough discard pancakes, sourdough breakfast, zero-waste pancakes, fluffy pancakes, fermented pancakes