From pancakes to waffles and everything in between, these Sourdough Breakfast Recipes are not only delicious but also easy to make! If you are looking for some new and interesting recipes, you've come to the right place!
As someone who has been baking with sourdough for years, I know firsthand how easy it is to end up with more discard than you know what to do with. That's exactly why I put together this collection of my favorite sourdough breakfast recipes! From fluffy pancakes and crispy waffles to tender muffins and quick breads, these are the recipes I turn to time and time again in my own kitchen. They are all simple enough for a weekend morning, and they are a delicious way to make sure nothing goes to waste. Once you start cooking with sourdough discard, you will wonder how you ever went without it!
Why Use Sourdough in Breakfast Recipes?
Sourdough adds a tangy flavor to your breakfast dishes, and it’s also easier on the stomach due to the fermentation process. This natural leavening technique breaks down gluten, making it more digestible. Plus, using your sourdough starter is a great way to reduce waste. I always keep a mason jar of sourdough discard in the refrigerator to add to muffins, waffles, and pancakes!
Sourdough Starter vs. Sourdough Discard
In most sourdough recipes, you'll notice they use either sourdough starter or sourdough discard. Here's a quick way to know the difference:
An active sourdough starter is one that has been recently fed with fresh flour and water, and is bubbly, lively, and ready to be used in recipes that require leavening, like bread. It’s at its peak fermentation, meaning the wild yeast and bacteria are actively producing gases that help dough rise.
Sourdough discard is the portion of the starter that you remove before feeding it with fresh flour and water. It’s called “discard” because you typically remove it to keep the starter manageable and to maintain the right balance of flour to water.
Can sourdough breakfast recipes be made gluten free?
Yes! You will need to use a gluten free sourdough starter in order to make them gluten free, but it's possible.
How do I convert regular breakfast recipes to use sourdough?
It's pretty easy! To convert a breakfast recipe to use sourdough, replace a portion of the flour and liquid with an equal amount of sourdough starter. For recipes that rely on baking powder or soda, you may need to reduce these ingredients slightly, since the sourdough starter adds natural leavening.
Can I use sourdough discard in breakfast recipes?
Yes! These recipes are a great way to use up your sourdough discard. The starter doesn’t need to be fully active for a lot of them, but using an active starter will give you a stronger flavor and texture.
When should you not use sourdough discard?
While sourdough discard is incredibly versatile, there are a few times you should skip it. If your discard smells off, has visible mold, or has any pink or orange streaks running through it, throw it out and do not use it. Discard that has been sitting in the fridge for more than two weeks can also be too acidic and may affect the flavor and texture of your baked goods. When in doubt, trust your nose and your eyes!
Sourdough Breakfast Recipes
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Sourdough Discard Pancakes (Easy & Fluffy!)
Light and fluffy, sourdough discard pancakes are a great way to use your extra sourdough starter. You won't go back to the boxed pancake mix after you've had homemade pancakes with sourdough!
Get ready to enjoy the delicious combination of sweet pumpkin, warm fall spices, and tangy sourdough starter in our Sourdough Pumpkin Pancakes! Perfect for making a big batch on weekends and enjoying throughout the entire fall season.
If you want to make a delicious breakfast or a unique dessert then you have to try this Sourdough Crepe Recipe. Super easy to make with just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip
Tangy and flakey, these Sourdough Discard Scones are a great use for any extra sourdough starter you may have leftover. They are versatile and easy to make for your next brunch or special celebration.
Use all those tangy and juicy blueberries to make these flakey Blueberry Sourdough Scones this Summer. They are a yummy way to use up your extra sourdough starter while taking advantage of the taste of fresh blueberries!
These light and flaky Sourdough Pumpkin Scones are the perfect fall treat, bursting with the warm flavors of autumn! Sweet, slightly tangy, and full of pumpkin goodness, they are the perfect way to enjoy the season. Grab your sourdough discard and pumpkin puree, and start baking!
These light and crisp sourdough waffles are a perfect way to use up some leftover sourdough starter. Light and airy on the inside while being golden and crisp on the outside.
Full of warm Fall spices, these sourdough pumpkin waffles are a filling and cozy Saturday morning breakfast idea! Pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and pumpkin puree are added to these light and crispy waffles! A delicious breakfast to enjoy this Fall!
These Sourdough Biscuits are incredibly flakey, made with only 6 simple ingredients, and ready in under 30 minutes! They are perfect for breakfast or a snack!
Did you know you could make the Sourdough Granola with your sourdough discard? It's true! This Sourdough Discard Granola is easy to make and perfect over a big bowl of yogurt! You won't go back to store bought granola once you try this delicious treat!
Sourdough English Muffins are a tangy addition to your morning routine! Enjoy these with jam, butter, or in an egg sandwich! You won't go back to buying store bought English muffins after you make your own!
These chewy Sourdough Discard Bagels are a perfect use for your leftover sourdough starter! They have a crisp, chewy crust and soft crumb, perfect for slathering with cream cheese! Homemade bagels are easier to make than you think!
Chewy with a slight sourdough tang, these Whole Wheat Sourdough Bagels are easy to make and a perfect breakfast treat! Slather them with cream cheese or butter! You'll never buy store bought bagels again after you make homemade bagels!
Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls are are a delicious way to repurpose the sourdough discard you have in your fridge! Topped with a homemade cream cheese frosting, these cinnamon rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a holiday breakfast!
Orange sourdough muffins with bits of white chocolate baked right in. These muffins use sourdough discard, oatmeal, and yogurt to make something that is part healthy and part treat.
These delicious muffins are a perfect way to use some of your sourdough starter. Don't have sourdough starter? You could leave it out or just add some buttermilk as a replacement for the starter.
These Sourdough Morning Glory Muffins are a delicious breakfast or snack that will keep you full and satisfied! They are full of applesauce, shredded carrots, crunchy nuts, and sweet raisins!
Tart cranberries and sweet orange juice give these cranberry orange sourdough muffins a delicious tang! Use fresh or frozen cranberries to enjoy these muffins all year round!
These cinnamon sourdough muffins can be made with sourdough discard or active sourdough starter. They are a quick and delicious treat that sourdough bakers will love!
Soft, moist, and a perfect use for your leftover sourdough discard, these Sourdough Discard Zucchini Muffins are so easy to make! If you have a lot of zucchini from the garden, make muffins with it!
Full of zesty lemon and crunchy poppy seeds, these Sourdough Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are the perfect muffin to make! It's also a great use for your sourdough starter that is hanging out in your refrigerator!
Full of sweet blueberries, these Sourdough Blueberry Muffins are the perfect use for that leftover sourdough discard! Make a big batch on the weekend and enjoy them throughout the week!
Moist, tender, and full of chocolate chips, Sourdough Chocolate Chip Muffins are a great way to use up the extra sourdough starter you have in the refrigerator.
A great way to use up some extra sourdough discard you have, these sourdough corn muffins are fluffy, sweet, and so easy to make! Bake up a big batch of these on the weekend and enjoy them throughout the week!
If you have some spotty bananas lying around and some extra sourdough discard, why not make some delicious and easy sourdough discard banana muffins? A perfect weekend breakfast recipe or brunch recipe any time of the year!
A twist on the classic Hawaiian Roll, these Sourdough Hawaiian Rolls are sweet, soft, and perfect on their own or are a slider! The best part of this recipe is that they are so easy to make! Just mix, let it rise, and bake!
When Summer comes around and zucchini is abundant, put it to good use in this simple Sourdough Zucchini Bread recipe! Loaded with warm spices, sourdough discard, and ripe zucchini, you can't beat this zucchini bread!
Full of pumpkin puree and warm Fall spices, this Sourdough Pumpkin Bread is a great way to use some of your sourdough discard. No need to wait for the dough to ferment, this quick bread is mixed and then baked!
Soft and so easy to make, this Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread is ready in just a few hours and made with only a few ingredients! Make this loaf on the weekends and enjoy it for breakfast or lunch piled high with your favorite ingredients!
Sourdough bread is already awesome, but add apple and cinnamon, and it’s next-level delicious! This Apple Cinnamon Sourdough Bread is perfect for breakfast or a tasty snack anytime with its tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors.
A great way to use up those brown bananas and leftover sourdough starter, this sourdough discard banana bread is light, fluffy, and so easy to make! Ready in an hour, this banana bread will become your new favorite recipe!
Sweet and tangy, this Blueberry Sourdough Bread has a touch of lemon zest that is perfect to enjoy on a Spring morning! It's easy to make and so full of flavors, you'll be making it again and again!
