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Sourdough starter discard fluffy pancakes

Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes

These one-bowl sourdough pancakes are the perfect way to use leftover starter discard!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 183

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda or add yogurt below
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp honey optional for sweetness
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter discard use 1/2 cup flour and a little water if no discard
  • 3/4 cup almond milk regular milk, whole milk, buttermilk, cashew milk, oat milk are all good
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 Tbsp yogurt for additional tangy flavor and to fluff up pancakes more
  • Water Additional water as needed for consistency

Equipment

  • 1 Griddle or Cast Iron Skillet

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine your dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
  2. Add the wet ingredients: sourdough discard, almond milk, egg, honey, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined. It’s okay if the pancake batter is a little lumpy — don’t overmix!
  3. Let the batter rest for a few minutes while you heat your pan.
  4. Grease a hot griddle, cast iron skillet, or non-stick pan with a little bit of avocado oil, melted butter, or coconut oil.
  5. Ladle about 1/3 cup of batter onto the pan. Cook over medium heat (or medium-low heat if your stove runs hot) for 2-3 minutes or until small bubbles form on the first side.
  6. Flip the pancake and cook the second side for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Remove to a wire rack, plate, or warm oven (or even a toaster oven) to keep warm.
  8. Serve warm with maple syrup and butter or toppings!

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 616mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 69IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 139mgIron: 2mg

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