Using sourdough discard

Sourdough is a fantastic adventure in the kitchen, but one tricky part is using up all of the sourdough discard. Learn some easy and delicious ways to use sourdough discard in this article that will make you as excited for discard as you are about baking sourdough bread.

No matter how long you may be on your sourdough journey, you probably have wondered at some point “What is discard?” Or “Is discard the same thing as a sourdough starter?” Or “How long does sourdough discard last?” Know that you are not alone. Find all that you need to know about sourdough discard, how to best use it, and more!

How to add sourdough discard to any recipe using a simple calculation that works every single time! Don't waste your sourdough starter!

Do you have a sourdough starter that you're not sure what to do with? I've got the perfect recipe for you, Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls! These cinnamon rolls turn out light fluffy and delicious.

These homemade Sourdough Crackers are crisp and delicious, and one of our favorite discard recipes. They also have just three ingredients: sourdough discard, melted butter, and salt. It doesn’t get much simpler than that. There’s no prep ahead, refrigeration, or rolling out the dough – and you end up with a crunchy cracker that keeps well and is perfect for dipping.

Chocolate chip sourdough scones are so tender and buttery on the inside. You'll fall in love with the crumbly edges that are golden brown and delicious!

If you love sourdough apple fritters, then you better get this sourdough discard apple fritter bread into the oven asap! This sourdough apple fritter bread features fresh apples tossed in cinnamon sugar and layered into a tender sponge cake, drizzled in a vanilla glaze.

This sourdough discard pizza dough recipe transforms your leftover sourdough starter into a deliciously tangy pizza crust that's perfect for any toppings.

Try this recipe for Same Day Sourdough Garlic Knots! Made entirely from scratch using sourdough starter discard, these quick and easy garlic knots are ready in no time. With no yeast needed, enjoy the buttery, garlicky goodness as an appetizer or side dish, perfect for dipping in marinara sauce.

These easy Sourdough Discard Biscuits are flaky and buttery with a hint of delicious tanginess. The simple dough takes minutes to pull together and they can be baked straight away or stashed in the refrigerator to bake the next morning. Serve these delicious biscuits warm with butter and honey for a nostalgic treat or with eggs and bacon for a hearty breakfast.