Fluffy and Easy Sourdough Discard Pancakes Recipe

Making these fluffy sourdough discard pancakes is a great delicious treat. You can use sourdough starter discard straight from the fridge or a bubbly active starter at room temperature.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: breakfast recipe, pancake recipe, sourdough discard recipe

Servings: pancakes

Calories: 117kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

skillet

Cast Iron

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Ingredients

1 Cup Sourdough Discard or active sourdough starter, at room temperature, (240g)
1 Cup All-Purpose Flour (120g), or substitute part with whole wheat flour
2 Tablespoons Sugar (25g), or brown sugar
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Large Egg
3/4 Cup Milk (180ml), or non-dairy milk, adjust for thinner or thicker batter
2 Tablespoons Butter melted (30g) or olive oil
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sourdough starter, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the egg, milk, and melted butter (or oil). Stir until just combined. The sourdough pancake batter should be thick but pourable.
1 Cup Sourdough Discard, 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour, 2 Tablespoons Sugar, 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder, 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda, 1/2 Teaspoon Salt, 1 Large Egg, 3/4 Cup Milk, 2 Tablespoons Butter, 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Let the batter rest at room temperature for about 5 minutes to allow the leavening agents to activate. This step helps create the fluffy texture in the best sourdough pancakes.
Heat a cast iron skillet or hot griddle over medium heat or medium-low heat. Grease lightly with butter or oil. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake. Cook the first side for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form and the edges look set, then flip. Cook the second side until golden brown, about 1–2 minutes.
Stack your homemade sourdough pancakes high, add a pat of butter, and drizzle with maple syrup. For extra farmhouse flair, top with fresh berries, sliced bananas, or even savory toppings like bacon and eggs.

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