Don’t toss your sourdough discard in the garbage! From cookies to cakes, there are so many ways to transform your excess starter into Sourdough Discard Dessert Recipes.
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- How to Use Your Sourdough Starter
- Storing Your Sourdough Discard
- Sourdough Discard Dessert Recipes
- Easy One Bowl Sourdough Discard Brownie Recipe
- Soft and Fudgy Sourdough Discard Chocolate Cookies
- Soft and Fluffy Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls
- Sourdough Crinkle Cookies
- Soft and Chewy Sourdough Discard Sugar Cookies
- Chewy Sourdough Discard Oatmeal Cookies
- Rich and Chewy Sourdough Discard Blondies
- Sourdough Biscotti
- Sourdough Chocolate Muffins
- The Softest Sourdough Discard Apple Cake
- Sourdough Dessert FAQs
- More Sourdough Dessert Recipes
Reduce food waste and use your unfed sourdough starter. Sourdough discard adds moisture, keeping baked goods fresher for longer, and a slightly tangy flavor that balances the sweetness of desserts.
How to Use Your Sourdough Starter
Sourdough bread is just the beginning when it comes to the potential of your discarded sourdough starter! From adding a lovely tang to keeping bakes moist for days longer, sourdough starter discard adds so many benefits to dessert recipes.
Storing Your Sourdough Discard
You’ll find that you end up with a lot of extra sourdough starter after your daily feeding. I like to store my excess starter in a glass jar or food-safe plastic container in the refrigerator. This sourdough discard acidifies, prevents mold growth, and can be stored without being fed for months.
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Tip
Fuzzy growth on the surface of your sourdough discard is mold. If you see this, throw it away immediately! You’ll also want to watch out for any discoloration, traces of beige and pink are a sign that a harmful pathogen has taken over your discard.
Sourdough Discard Dessert Recipes
Dessert recipes are a delicious way to use your sourdough discard. With a little flour, sugar, milk, baking soda, baking powder and butter you can make so many sweet sourdough recipes. From unique flavors to comforting traditional recipes, you’ll love these delicious dessert recipes.
These recipes are perfect for a special occasion but are easy and simple enough to make on a weekday.
Easy One Bowl Sourdough Discard Brownie Recipe
Rich, and chewy with an irresistible shiny top, this Sourdough Brownie recipe is pretty darn close to perfect. Sourdough discard adds a delicious tang that makes this ultimate chocolate treat even more satisfying.
Soft and Fudgy Sourdough Discard Chocolate Cookies
Soft and fudgy, these Sourdough Chocolate Cookies are made with three types of chocolate. Sourdough discard adds a delicious tang that perfectly balances the rich flavor of chocolate.
Soft and Fluffy Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls
Soft and pillowy Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls with a gooey cinnamon sugar filling. By using commercial yeast with sourdough discard, you'll have fluffy cinnamon rolls ready in just over 2 hours.
Sourdough Crinkle Cookies
Light, airy with a rich chocolate flavor, these Sourdough Crinkles are quick and easy to make. Rolled in powdered sugar with a crackly top, these cookies are perfect for gift giving.
Soft and Chewy Sourdough Discard Sugar Cookies
Sourdough discard adds a delicious tang that complements the sugary sweetness of these Chewy Sourdough Sugar Cookies. Enjoy fresh-baked cookies in just 30 minutes, without the need for chilling!
Chewy Sourdough Discard Oatmeal Cookies
These Sourdough Oatmeal Cookies are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside with a great flavor thanks to browned butter and sourdough discard.
Rich and Chewy Sourdough Discard Blondies
Gooey with a crackly top, and decadent brown sugar flavor, these sourdough blondies are out of this world. The flavor of sourdough adds a much-needed complexity that tames and perfectly complements the sweetness of this sugary treat.
Sourdough Biscotti
Don’t throw away your excess starter, use it to make these Sourdough Biscotti. Crisp and wonderfully crunchy, these biscotti are delicious and taste delightful with a cup of coffee. These twice-baked cookies are easy to make and are the best excuse to eat dessert for breakfast!
Sourdough Chocolate Muffins
These Sourdough Chocolate Muffins are decadent, with a light and delicate texture. Sourdough discard and sour cream keep these muffins tender with a delicious tang that complements their rich chocolate flavor. These are perfect for an indulgent breakfast or a rich dessert.
The Softest Sourdough Discard Apple Cake
Plush and velvety with tart cinnamon apples and a crunchy brown sugar streusel, this Sourdough Apple Cake is the most comforting fall bake.
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Sourdough Dessert FAQs
Sourdough discard is any portion of your starter that is removed during the feeding process or any part that is not used to make bread. You can use it in other bakes and dishes or store it in the refrigerator for future use.
Sourdough discard recipes are dishes and bakes that do not use sourdough for its leavening abilities. These can be breads that use commercial yeast for leavening and sourdough discard for flavor and fermentation. These recipes may also use chemical leaveners like baking powder or baking soda to make baked goods rise.
Sourdough discard adds a delicious tang that balances the sugary sweetness of desserts. The intensity of this flavor depends on the unique acidity of your sourdough discard. If you’ve been keeping your discard in the fridge for a long time, then it will impart a more pronounced flavor in your bakes.
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