At-home breadmaking became the ‘it’ hobby back in 2020. While everyone was stuck at home, we immersed ourselves in hobbies we probably wouldn’t have otherwise tried. While some of those activities’ popularity faded as life returned to normal, others stuck around and found a new audience thanks to society’s demand for short-form video content like TikToks and Reels. Breadmaking is one of those hobbies that just seems to be gaining more and more traction as time goes on — specifically, sourdough bread.
Every good sourdough bread starts with a sourdough starter — a mixture of flour and water that gets ‘fed’ once a day. As a result of feeding all of this starter, you get left with a lot of discard to make room for the new starter but despite its name, you can keep and transform your discard into delectable treats of both the sweet and savory variety.
To help you get the most out of your sourdough starter, here are nine recipes you can make with all of your sourdough starter discard.
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Pancakes
Image Credit: Little Chef Within. Your standard Sunday pancakes will get a major upgrade with this easy recipe. And you can jazz it up with extras like blueberries, chocolate chips, or even bananas.
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Tortillas
Image Credit: Julie's Apron. Picture it: You open the fridge on Taco Tuesday and realize you have all of the taco ingredients you need except for the tortillas. But no need to run to the store because you can make your own with this simple, yet delicious recipe.
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Cinnamon Rolls
Image Credit: Mama's On a Budget. Is there anything better than waking up to warm, fresh cinnamon rolls on a weekend morning? We certainly don’t think so. You can make these the night before so they’re ready to pop in the oven as soon as you wake up.
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Banana Muffins
Image Credit: Mama's On a Budget. And if banana muffins are more your vibe, give this delectable recipe a try.
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Graham Crackers
Image Credit: Mama's On a Budget. Sure, store-bought graham crackers are convenient, but isn’t homemade always better? If you’ve got the time and the sourdough discard, we highly recommend trying this easy recipe.
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Cheese Crackers
Image Credit: Mama's On a Budget. You know those irresistible Goldfish crackers your kids would literally live off of if you let them? Well, now you can make them right at home with this easy copycat recipe.
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Pumpkin Scones
Image Credit: Urban Farm & Kitchen. I know it’s a little early to talk about pumpkin-flavored anything, but print this recipe out or save it to your Pinterest board because as soon as the first fall leaf hits the ground, you’ll want to make this recipe on repeat.
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Soft Pretzels
Image Credit: Jenniebeemine. Want an afterschool snack that’ll really knock your kids’ socks off? This ought to do the trick.
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Pizza
Image Credit: Nourish + Nestle. Skip the pricey takeout and whip up your own pizza at home. Try cooking it on the grill to add some extra charred flavor to the crust!
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