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Sourdough breakfast recipes you can make with yoursourdough starterevery morning. From sweets to savory recipes, get ideas for your next breakfast menu. Using a sourdough starter in a breakfast recipe really is the perfect way to put it to use.
What is it about sourdough that makes it perfect to use for breakfast? Maybe because it's so easy to incorporate into things likesourdough pancakesandsourdough discard waffles? Or maybe because we feed our starters in the morning so it's always on our minds?
Whatever the reason, there is no doubt that we have endless ideas for incorporating our belovedsourdough startersinto our breakfast routine. This powerful ingredient really does make the perfect base for all kinds of dishes!
Don't let the name fool you. Please do not actually discard your starter. It just means it is not active enough to make bread, but can still be added to so many different things. Learn more about what discard is and how to use it.
If you are looking for even more ideas, get all my leftoversourdough discard recipesand more.
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- How to Bake with Discard
- Sweet Sourdough Breakfast Recipes
- Savory Sourdough Breakfast Recipes
- Sourdough Quick Breads
- Sourdough Muffins
- Other Sourdough Recipes
How to Bake with Discard
Most of the time, sourdough discard can be used right from the fridge or brought to room temperature. Each recipe should specify if one way or another is preferred.
If adding to recipes that need to rise it will often be paired with baking soda or powder. Some recipes will even require instant yeast to be used.
Sweet Sourdough Breakfast Recipes
Sourdough recipes that are on the sweeter side. Things that can be served with syrup, powdered sugar, or jam. We are going to start with the most iconic sourdough breakfast recipe...
Sourdough Discard Pancakes
Sourdough Discard Pancakes
Sourdough discard pancakes are so easy to make and don't require the batter to sit overnight. These pancakes are buttery, fluffy, and have that wonderful sourdough flavor. Cooked in butter on a skillet, gives these pancakes a beautiful golden brown exterior. Finish it off by topping with your favorite fresh fruit or pure maple syrup.
Sourdough Discard Pancakes
Sourdough Discard Waffles
Sourdough Discard Waffles
Sourdough discard waffles, like regular waffles but even better! A light and fluffy texture with a crispy exterior and a hint of that sourdough taste. The best part? They don't need to ferment overnight! Just mix it up and pour the batter on a hot waffle iron, and breakfast is done. Makes 4-6 waffles, depending on their size.
Sourdough Discard Waffles
Sourdough Discard Toasted Almond Biscotti
Sourdough Biscotti
This sourdough biscotti is made with sourdough discard and toasted almonds, then topped with melted chocolate. They are the perfect companion to your morning coffee. It's a fun and unique way to use up that extra sourdough discard
Sourdough Discard Biscotti
Sourdough Scones
Sourdough Scones
These sourdough scones are soft, flaky and best served warm right out of the oven. This is a great way to use that leftover discard. They are easy to make and are best when served warm with some butter and raspberry jam.
Sourdough Discard Scones
Sourdough Blueberry Scones
Sourdough Blueberry Scones
Thesesourdough blueberry sconesaresoft, flakyand loaded withfresh blueberry and lemon flavor.Then served warm with an irresistible lemon glaze.
Sourdough Blueberry Scones
Sourdough Chocolate Chip Scones
Sourdough Chocolate Chip Scones
These sourdough chocolate chip scones will be a new favorite! Super soft and full of sweet chocolate chips. They are a great way to use that discard. Drizzle with a sweet glaze and enjoy with your coffee or cup of milk. Scones are so simple to make in the comfort of your own home.
Sourdough Chocolate Chip Scones
Other Sweet Breakfast ideas:
Savory Sourdough Breakfast Recipes
Maybe you don't want to start your day on the sweet side. Maybe savory is more your thing. Here are a couple of items you can make with your sourdough.
Sourdough Breakfast Bites
Sourdough Starter Breakfast Bites
Sourdough starter breakfast bites are the perfect way to start your day. Made with eggs, peppers, mushrooms, spinach and of course some sourdough starter. A starter makes for a perfect base for these breakfast bites and they are quick and easy to put together. Make multiple batches and freeze for a quick future breakfast.
Sourdough Breakfast Bites
Sourdough Bagels
In my opinion, bagels are the perfect breakfast food. Enjoy them on their own, with somechive cream cheeseor make breakfast sandwiches with an egg, bacon, sausage, and cheese. Thesesourdough bagelswill be your new favorite.
Sourdough Bagels
Perfect homemade sourdough bagels with a chewy texture and that classic sourdough tang. You will never want grocery store bagels again.
Sourdough Bagels
Sourdough Toast
What about just a good piece of toast for breakfast? Even better if it is with freshhomemade sourdough bread.
Sourdough Toast
Serve a piece of sourdough toast with butter, jam, peanut butter, or make a slice of avocado toast. Or, serve as a side with a plate of scramble eggs or breakfast sausage. Making toast is always a great way to use leftover sourdough bread.
Overnight Sourdough Bread
Sourdough Quick Breads
Quick bread simply means that they are simple and quick to make. They do not require any kneading or rest time and can be mixed together, baked, and then enjoyed.
They are great for incorporating lot's of leftover sourdough starter. Here are some of my favorites.
Sourdough Pumpkin Bread
Sourdough Pumpkin Bread
A loaf of pumpkin sourdough bread made with pumpkin puree, sourdough discard, and the classic pumpkin spice blend. It's a perfect fall treat and a great way to use all your extra sourdough discard.
Sourdough Pumpkin Bread
Sourdough Banana Bread
Sourdough Discard Banana Bread
The discard gives this iconic bread the perfect rise and texture. Put this powerful ingredient to work by incorporating it into your next loaf of banana bread. Don't let your discard, or overripe bananas, go to waste anymore.
Sourdough Discard Banana Bread
Sourdough Zucchini Bread
Sourdough Zucchini Bread
Thissourdough zucchini breadis everything. Incrediblysoft, moist, a slight bit of spice andfull of fresh zucchini. It's the best loaf of zucchini bread you will ever make.
Sourdough Zucchini Bread
Other Sourdough Quick Bread:
- Sourdough Maple Walnut
- Sourdough Lemon Cake
Sourdough Muffins
Muffins make for a great breakfast item. Easy to make and they provide a grab-and-go option. Here are some sourdough muffin recipes to start your day.
Sourdough Banana Muffins
Sourdough Banana Muffins
Sourdough banana muffins are like your regular banana muffins, but with a sourdough tangy twist. They are soft, moist, and have a nice brown crust on the outside. The combination of sourdough and ripe bananas gives these a unique taste that's a step up from your usual muffins! Makes 12-15 muffins.
Sourdough Banana Muffins
Sourdough Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Sourdough Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
These Lemon poppyseed muffins are soft, moist and a bit tangy. Using a sourdough starter discard to give them that perfect rise, baked until golden brown, then topped with a lemon glaze and finished with a coarse sugar. They are quick and easy to make and will become one of your go to brunch recipes.
Sourdough Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Muffins
Sourdough Discard Muffins
These sourdough discard muffins with chocolate chips are a bakery style muffin featuring a dense yet soft texture. Baking muffins is a great way to use up any extra starter and they make a great snack and also pair well with your morning coffee.
Sourdough Discard Muffins
Sourdough Banana Oat Muffins
Sourdough Banana Oat Muffins
These banana oat muffins are on the healthier side and make a great breakfast item. Honey is used in place of sugar giving them a more natural taste and
Sourdough Banana Oat Muffins
Other Sourdough Recipes
Need more sourdough discard recipes? Be sure to check out even more recipes you can make with your sourdough starter.
- Sourdough Croutons
- Sourdough Discard Chocolate Cookies
- Sourdough Discard Naan
- Sourdough Discard Recipes
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