Fluffy Sourdough Discard Pancakes (No Yeast & 15 Mins)
Experience the fluffiest sourdough discard pancakes you’ve ever tasted! This no-wait recipe uses the science of fermentation to create a thick, airy, 'diner-style' rise in under 15 minutes. By utilizing the natural acidity of your sourdough starter, we skip the commercial yeast while maintaining the tangy flavor and gut-friendly benefits your stomach loves. Perfect for busy mornings and sensitive guts, these pancakes are the ultimate way to use your sourdough discard.
Ingredients
Simple Pantry Ingredients
- 1 Cup 250g Sourdough Discard: The more acidic, the better. (Check our guide if your starter smells like acetone—it's still perfect for this!)
- 1 Egg: For structure and richness.
- 2 tbsp Sugar or Honey: To balance the tang.
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt: To highlight the sourdough flavor.
- 1 tsp Baking Soda: The "Engine" of the fluff.
- 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour: To provide the body.
Instructions
- Whisk discard, egg, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Fold in flour and baking soda until just combined. Do not overmix!
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes (you will see it start to bubble).
- Ladle onto a hot, buttered griddle.
- Flip only when the bubbles on the surface have popped and stay open.