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Sourdough Discard Pancakes (VIDEO)
Sourdough Discard Pancakes are a delightful twist on the classic breakfast favorite, with a soft and spongy texture infused with tangy flavor from inactive sourdough starter.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 17 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 318 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water 115°F
- 1 cup low fat buttermilk
- 100 grams sourdough discard (100gr = 1/2 cup), or active sourdough starter, preferably room temperature
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 Tbsp extra light olive oil or vegetable oil, plus more for the pan
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp instant yeast or rapid rise yeast
- 1 ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour measured correctly (330 grams)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together water, buttermilk, sourdough starter (or discard), egg, oil, sugar, yeast, and salt until combined.
- Add flour 1 cup at a time, whisking to incorporate with each addition before adding more. Continue whisking until the batter is smooth and cake-batter consistency.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the batter rise at room temperature for 1 ½ to 2 hours or in a warm place (about 100°F) for 1 hour. When ready, the batter will have doubled in size and will look very bubbly and airy.
- In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, add a generous drizzle of oil (or enough to lightly coat the bottom). Once the oil is hot, spoon batter into the skillet. A trigger release ice cream scoop works well for quick and even portioning. Cook for about 1 to 1 ½ minutes per side or until golden brown at the edges. Add more oil as needed after flipping. If pancakes are browning too quickly, reduce the heat.
- Once both sides are golden at the edges, transfer to a wire rack or a serving platter. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
318kcal
(16%)
Carbs
55g
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
559mg
(23%)
Potassium
159mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
58IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbs | 55g | |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 559mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 58IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.