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This collection of savory sourdough discard recipes provides easy and delicious ways to make the most of your excess starter. From pasta to pretzels, here you'll find a variety of sourdough treats that are more salty than sweet.
While I enjoy baking sweets, I've found that using sourdough discard for everyday basics like tortillas, pizza dough, and pasta is my favorite way to use up my excess starter. It's been over a year since I started making my own sourdough versions, and I haven't bought pizza dough or tortillas from the store since!
This collection of savory sourdough discard recipes is perfect for minimizing food waste and adding that unique tangy taste to your meals. Whether you're craving buttery garlic knots or fluffy soft pretzels, these recipes show just how versatile sourdough starter discard can be.
🍞 Don't have a sourdough starter of your own? Check out my guide on how to make sourdough starter from scratch for tips on feeding, maintaining, and storing a starter.
Table of Contents -
1. Pizza Dough
2. Tortillas
3. Pasta
4. Naan Bread
5. Pita Bread
6. Whole Wheat Crackers
7. Cheese Crackers
8. Buttermilk Biscuits
9. Soft Pretzels
10. Garlic Knots
11. Irish Soda Bread
11 Savory Sourdough Discard Recipes
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1. Pizza Dough
Sourdough Pizza Dough
This Sourdough Discard Pizza Dough has a distinctively tangy flavor with an airy, open crumb and satisfyingly crispy texture. Made with no yeast and nearly two cups of unfed starter, this sourdough pizza crust is ready the same day and requires no kneading.
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2. Tortillas
Sourdough Tortillas
These Sourdough Discard Tortillas are made with butter for a soft, fluffy, and flavorful tortilla that's perfect for taco night. Made with only 5 ingredients and ready in just over an hour, these homemade sourdough tortillas require no kneading and are make ahead-friendly. Recipe adapted from Alexandra's Kitchen.
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3. Pasta
Sourdough Pasta
Homemade Sourdough Pasta is easy to make and is perfect for using up excess sourdough discard. Made with just 4 simple ingredients, this sourdough discard pasta can be ready in under an hour or left to ferment overnight in the refrigerator.
Yield: Approximately 1 pound of pasta
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4. Naan Bread
Sourdough Naan
This Sourdough Discard Naan Bread is super soft and fluffy with a slightly tangy flavor. Made with no added yeast, this easy sourdough discard recipe requires no kneading and is ready in just a few hours.
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5. Pita Bread
Sourdough Discard Pita Bread
This Sourdough Discard Pita Bread recipe is made only with starter - no yeast required! Ready the same day, this no-knead flatbread is an easy way to prevent sourdough discard waste.
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6. Whole Wheat Crackers
Whole Wheat Sourdough Crackers
These Sourdough Discard Crackers are made with just 5 ingredients, including whole wheat flour and Greek yogurt, for a healthy, homemade snack you can feel good about. Easy to make, this same-day sourdough discard recipe is customizable and make ahead-friendly.
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7. Cheese Crackers
Sourdough Cheese Crackers
These Sourdough Discard Cheese Crackers are perfectly crispy and loaded with real cheddar cheese. With just 5 simple ingredients, you can have this easy sourdough discard recipe ready for snacking in no time.
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8. Buttermilk Biscuits
Sourdough Buttermilk Biscuits
These Sourdough Discard Biscuits are super soft and tender with lots of buttery, flaky layers. Made with just 7 simple ingredients, this easy sourdough discard recipe is perfect for sharing with family and friends.
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9. Soft Pretzels
Sourdough Soft Pretzels
These Sourdough Soft Pretzels have a classic salted pretzel flavor and chew but with a tangy sourdough twist. Made with no yeast, this easy sourdough discard recipe is ready for snacking the same day.
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10. Garlic Knots
Sourdough Garlic Knots
These Sourdough Discard Garlic Knots are soft, pillowy, and slathered with plenty of garlicky, buttery goodness. Made with no yeast, this easy sourdough discard recipe is ready the same day. It's the perfect appetizer or side dish for any meal!
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11. Irish Soda Bread
Sourdough Irish Soda Bread
This Sourdough Irish Soda Bread has a soft, tender crumb and a crusty, golden-brown exterior with a chewy texture. It’s made with sourdough discard for a unique twist on the traditional Irish recipe - perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!
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11 Savory Sourdough Discard Recipes
- Pizza Dough
- Tortillas
- Pasta
- Naan Bread
- Pita Bread
- Whole Wheat Crackers
- Cheese Crackers
- Buttermilk Biscuits
- Soft Pretzels
- Garlic Knots
- Irish Soda Bread
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use sourdough discard straight from the fridge?
Yes, you can use sourdough discard directly from the fridge. In most recipes, its temperature won't matter much. If the recipe needs the discard for rising, it might just take a bit longer to ferment.
How long can I keep sourdough discard in the fridge before using it?
You can usually store sourdough discard in the fridge for about two weeks before using it in recipes. However, I've used discard that's a month old and it still worked fine. Just make sure it doesn't look or smell spoiled, and feel free to experiment to find what works best for you!
How can I tell if my sourdough discard is still good to use?
Good sourdough discard won't show mold and won't smell musty. It might have a slight alcohol smell, which is normal. Sometimes it develops a gray liquid called "hooch" on top, a sign the yeast are hungry. Hooch is safe to mix back into the starter and does not mean the discard is bad.
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