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The Best Pancake Sourdough Recipe From Discard

Sourdough Discard Pancakes Recipe – Full Guide

In this recipe, the sourdough discard is used as the overall pancake batter. After 12 hours of rest, the other ingredients are added to complete the pancake. 
But long batter resting time aside, I’ve completed the pancake in just 25 minutes for preparation and cooking, so don’t draw back from it yet!
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Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup  starter discard
  • Milk or buttermilk
  • All-purpose flour
  • Melted butter
  • Granulated sugar
  • Vanilla
  • Egg
  • Teaspoon baking soda
  • Teaspoon salt
  • Baking powder
  • Fresh fruit, maple syrup, and butter (for servings)

Instructions

  • Make overnight sourdough pancake batter
    Use the flour and sourdough discard to prepare the batter – preferably 12 hours before the due date to allow it more ferment and bubble time. As such, your pancake will turn out extremely tender, soft, flavorful, and easy to digest. 
  • Add other ingredients in the morning.
    The morning after, add other ingredients into the mix (leaveners, butter, egg, etc.) And, of course, do not forget the baking powder and baking soda, which helps manifest a softer and fluffier texture for your result. 
  • Cook your cakes
    Let’s get down to the most important part! Heat your skillet at medium heat, then add some oil or butter (the latter is my favorite since it is absorbed more easily). Cook the cakes until both sides turn golden brown. 
  • Enjoy your hard work!
    Congratulations! Now spread some butter over the top, drizzle it with maple syrup and several berries. The pancakes look delectable and mouth-watering more than ever, ready to be served to your loved ones. 

Notes

Other Variations

Fruit. My family loves fresh/frozen blueberries, so I see no reason not to add some! After pouring the batter into my skillet, I use blueberries to top the cake’s uncooked side. Other fruits like bananas will also work great. 
Chocolate chips. Fans of chocolate chips can rejoice: these dishes pair great with fluffy pancakes. Once pouring the batter into your skillet, you can sprinkle some chocolate chips on the uncooked sides. 
Nuts and cinnamon. Mix about 1 spoonful of cinnamon with your batter. Wait 1 or 2 minutes, then add some chopped pecans or walnuts. The rough yet tender flavor intertwining will make anyone squeal in delight! 

Extra Tips For Your Sourdough Discard Pancake

Give the batter more time to rest, flip the cake only once, use butter for better colors, and avoid overmixing the ingredients. Remember these tips, and you are already on the go to the best sourdough pancake ever made!