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Sourdough discard recipes are a great way to use up extra sourdough starter! In this post, I’ve gathered some of my favorite sourdough recipes for using up that extra starter.
There is a way to maintain your starter so that you don’t have any leftover starter. But if you regularly find that you have leftover sourdough starter, there are so many delicious things to make with it!
Sourdough Breakfast Recipes
Whether you’re hungry for cinnamon rolls or something heartier like granola, here are several discard recipes that are delicious and healthy.
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Sourdough Pop Tarts
Sourdough Pop Tarts are the homemade version of everyone’s favorite toaster pastries, made with simple ingredients and a flaky sourdough pie crust. This easy recipe skips the long fermentation time and is the perfect way to use up sourdough discard, making a delicious homemade treat that tastes way better than store-bought.
This delicious sourdough granola recipe is loaded with oats, nuts, honey or maple syrup, coconut flakes, and dried fruit. This is my family's favorite granola recipe!
These sourdough discard cinnamon rolls are soft, buttery, and packed with cinnamon-sugar swirl in every bite. The best part about this recipe is that you can make the cinnamon rolls from start to finish in about 2 hours.
This sourdough blueberry bread is a quick bread loaded with fresh blueberries and a hint of lemon, and drizzled with a sweet lemon icing. It's a moist and flavorful sourdough discard bread that's easy to make!
This sourdough lemon bread with a sweet lemon glaze is bursting with bright citrus flavor. It's the perfect recipe for using up that extra sourdough discard.
These overnight sourdough biscuits are easy and delicious! They are long-fermented, which makes them easy to mix up the night before and then quickly cut out and bake the following day.
Sourdough discard scones are so delicious and easy to make! I have several options for you to try on this list.
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Sourdough Vanilla Almond Scones
These sourdough vanilla almond scones are buttery, tender, and just the right balance of sweet and nutty. If you love the tang of sourdough paired with the rich, warm flavors of vanilla and almond, this recipe makes the perfect breakfast, brunch, or snack.
Sourdough apple cinnamon scones have a soft, flaky texture and a sweet and spicy flavor with the perfect combination of fresh apples and cinnamon. Serve these homemade scones fresh out of the oven, topped with coarse sugar and dollop of whipped cream.
Flaky lemon poppy seed sourdough scones with fresh lemon flavor, a touch of vanilla, and a subtle crunch from poppy seeds. Finished with a lemon glaze and a zested sugar topping.
Homemade sourdough cranberry orange scones are deliciously flaky on the outside and moist on the inside. These discard scones are loaded with tart cranberries and orange zest, and drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze.
Like scones, sourdough muffins are quick and easy to make. They’re great for breakfasts or snacks.
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Sourdough Pumpkin Muffins
These sourdough pumpkin muffins are filled with fall flavors, like cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice, and feature a crumb topping and a sweet cinnamon glaze, which takes them to the next level.
These Sourdough Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are soft, spiced, and full of fall flavor. Made with sourdough discard, pumpkin puree, and browned butter, they’re a cozy treat for breakfast or snack time, especially for fall!
Dessert is made even better with sourdough discard!
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Sourdough Carrot Cake
This sourdough carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is such a beautiful and delicious dessert. Loaded with carrots, warm spices, and pecans, this moist sourdough discard cake is full of flavor!
These fudgy sourdough brownies are everything you want in a chocolate treat—rich, gooey, and loaded with deep chocolate flavor. Easy to make and always a crowd favorite!
This sourdough focaccia pizza bianca features a thick, bubbly crust topped with pesto, mozzarella, and parmesan. A cozy, flavorful pizza night favorite.
Sourdough granola bars are delicious, filling, and a great way to use up extra sourdough starter discard. This easy recipe takes only an hour to make (including cooling time), and is easy to customize with your favorite add-ins.
Soft and chewy sourdough peanut butter cookies made with discard for a hint of tang and extra flavor. Easy, freezer-friendly, and perfect for holidays.
The best way to use up sourdough starter discard is to make some delicious recipes with it! I hope this list of sourdough starter discard recipes is helpful to you!
I'm a homemaker and homeschooling mom of 5. For over 25 years I've been cooking from scratch and making homemade bread for my family of 7. I love sharing sourdough recipes, easy dinner ideas, and simple DIY projects for your home.
