Easy and Delicious Sourdough Discard Recipes
Sourdough discard recipes are a delicious and resourceful way to use up leftover starter instead of tossing it. From rich desserts to heart healthy breakfast ideas and even savory pizza crust, these recipes take advantage of the discard’s mild tang and natural fermentation benefits. Whether you’re looking to reduce waste or add a depth of flavor to your baking, sourdough discard is the secret ingredient that transforms everyday recipes into something special!

I love to use up sourdough discard in all sorts of recipes. Although I also enjoy making homemade sourdough bread with a bubbly and active starter, sourdough discard recipes are a quick, easy way to make the most of your sourdough starter. You can browse around on the blog to find all sorts of sourdough recipes, but for your convenience, I’ve highlighted some of my favorite discard recipes here in this post.
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What is Sourdough Discard?
Discard is the part of the sourdough starter that is removed before feeding the starter. Not true to its name, it is actually a wonderful thing! Although not active enough to rise a loaf of bread, it is still a great ingredient to add to many different recipes for some extra nutrition and flavor.

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Sourdough Discard Dessert Recipes
Sourdough discard dessert recipes are the perfect way to turn leftover starter into something sweet and irresistible. From soft and chewy cookies to moist lemon poppyseed bread, discard adds a unique depth of flavor and moisture to tried and true dessert recipes. I find that the subtle tang enhances sweetness, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Best of all, these recipes help reduce waste while making indulgent, bakery-quality desserts right at home.
Sourdough Lemon Poppyseed Bread
Treat yourself to a slice of heaven with this incredible sourdough lemon poppyseed bread! This quick bread recipe strikes the perfect balance of tangy and sweet notes, with flavors that are accompanied by a soft, crumbly texture and moist interior.

Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Cookies
Looking for the perfect chocolate chip cookie that is packed with flavor? These sourdough discard chocolate chip cookies are the ultimate treat! Soft and chewy and packed with chocolate chunks, they are an absolute must try.

Sourdough Discard Toffee Cookies
Soft, bakery-style sourdough discard cookies are given given a fun, gut-healthy twist with the addition of sourdough discard! These brown sugar toffee cookies are buttery, chewy, and topped with a buttered maple icing to make them over the top delicious.

Sourdough Discard Pie Crust
The easiest sourdough pie crust you will ever make! This sourdough pie crust recipe is featured in my sourdough apple pie recipe, and uses only 5 ingredients to create a buttery, flaky pie crust every time. A must try for any holiday baking!

Sourdough Discard Breakfast Recipes
Is there any better way to start your day than with a sourdough recipe? Whether you’re making moist coffee cake, heart healthy granola, or tender muffins, sourdough discard adds a unique depth of flavor and light, airy texture to these recipes.
Sourdough Coffee Cake
A simple and classic recipe, this buttery cinnamon sourdough discard coffee cake is delicious! Sour cream ensures a moist cake while sourdough discard packs a gut healthy punch, making it the perfect companion to your morning coffee. This coffee cake gets drizzled with a quick homemade vanilla icing to make it out of this world delicious.

Sourdough Chocolate Chip Scones
Light, flaky, and sweetened slightly with sugar and chocolate chips, these sourdough scones are a favorite in our household! Baked until golden and then topped with a buttered maple glaze, they are out of this world delicious. This recipe accommodates both active sourdough starter and sourdough discard to create an easy breakfast anytime.

Sourdough Granola
Healthy, delicious, and packed full of crunchy clusters, this sourdough granola is your new must try breakfast recipe! This granola utilizes sourdough discard and pairs it with the classic flavors of maple and cinnamon for a delicious, hearty breakfast.

Sourdough Banana Muffins
This recipe for sourdough banana muffins yields perfectly fluffy, moist muffins with tall, bakery-style muffin tops. Packed with sweet banana flavor, chopped pecans, and no refined sugar, they make the perfect quick and easy breakfast.

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Savory Sourdough Discard Recipes
Sourdough starter can easily accommodate both sweet and savory recipes. Although I tend to lean more to the sweeter side of things, these savory recipes are just as easy and delicious. They are staples in our house!
Sourdough Discard Pizza Crust
Pizza night just got more delicious! Chewy, bubbly (and complete with that signature sourdough tang!) this sourdough discard pizza dough is quick, easy to make, and whipped up using just a few staple ingredients. A guaranteed family favorite, it’s THAT good.

Homemade Sourdough Discard Tortillas
This easy recipe for sourdough tortillas utilizes the power of sourdough discard to create soft and fluffy tortillas that are boosted with gut healthy fermented grains. They require only 6 ingredients and will quickly become a household staple.

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