Fluffy Sourdough Discard Pancakes
These fluffy sourdough discard pancakes offer a tangy, comforting breakfast with soft, pillowy centers and golden edges. Perfect for cozy mornings, they use simple ingredients and come together quickly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 pancakes (about 4-inch diameter each) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (240 ml) sourdough discard, room temperature
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour (can substitute whole wheat flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk or buttermilk
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
- In a large bowl, blend the sourdough discard, milk or buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth but not overmixed.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and gently fold together until just combined; lumps are okay.
- Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the baking soda to react with the sourdough acidity.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour about 1/4 cup (60 ml) of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter; lumps are fine to keep pancakes tender. Resting the batter is key for fluffiness. Use medium heat to avoid burning. Flip pancakes only once. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven if making a large batch. For dairy-free, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and butter with coconut oil. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (about 4-i
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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