Can You Eat Sourdough Starter Discard?

Sourdough discard is essentially unfed starter that contains bad bacteria meaning that it is potentially unsafe for you to consume.

What Can You do With Sourdough Discard?

You can keep your sourdough discard in a covered jar in the fridge, and use it to bake goods such as sourdough pizza crust, waffles, cinnamon rolls and more.

What Happens if You Bake Sourdough Discard?

When paired with another leavening agent such as baking powder or soda, sourdough discard can be added to make fluffy pancakes, cinnamon rolls, quick breads, muffins, naan, crackers and so much more.

Is Sourdough Discard Healthy?

While sourdough discard can be nutritious, its not as nutritious as sourdough bread, which has many health benefits, such as: Lower glycemic index, keeps you fuller for longer, and less likely to spike blood sugar.

The Best Sourdough Discard Crackers Recipe

Ingredients

Sourdough starter discard (amount not specified in original recipe)
Butter, melted (or olive oil)
Sea salt
Dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, or your choice)

Optional Toppings

Large salt flakes
Parmesan cheese
Bagel seasoning
Sesame seeds

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Melt butter in a mixing bowl.
Add sourdough starter discard, dried herbs, and salt to the melted butter. Stir until thoroughly combined.
Use a spatula to spread mixture in a very thin, even layer onto parchment paper.
Place parchment on baking sheet and sprinkle top with salt.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Remove from oven and score into squares using a knife or pizza cutter.
Return to oven and bake for 50 more minutes, watching carefully to prevent over-baking.
Remove from oven and cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Notes

The thinner you spread the batter, the crispier your crackers will be
Check crackers at 30-40 minutes as oven temperatures vary
Burnt crackers can be blended into flavored breadcrumbs

Author: Natasha Krajnc
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Category: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack