AmericanHigh-Protein

Sourdough Discard Pancakes

Name: Sourdough Discard Pancakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup sourdough starter discard (unfed, 100% hydration); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

A american breakfast built for repeat cooking, with a clear ingredient list, tested timings, and practical variations.

30 min total

4 servings

Skillet

Calories

226 kcal

Protein

Carbs

34g

Fat

Numbered instructions

1Whisk together sourdough discard, milk, eggs, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl.

2In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined — batter should still look lumpy. Do not overmix.

4Let batter rest 5–10 minutes to allow baking powder to activate.

5Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low and add a small pat of butter. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake.

6Cook until bubbles form across the surface and edges look set, about 2–3 minutes. Flip and cook 1–2 minutes more until golden. Serve with maple syrup.

Chef's Tips

Use discard straight from the fridge — it reacts perfectly with the baking soda without needing to come to room temperature.

Lumpy batter makes fluffier pancakes; overmixing develops gluten and makes them dense.

Cook on medium-low, not high — lower heat lets pancakes rise and cook through evenly.

Buttermilk adds extra tang that complements the sourdough flavor beautifully.

Recipe Variations

Blueberry Pancakes: Fold 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries into the finished batter just before cooking.

Whole Wheat: Substitute half the flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier, heartier pancake.

Protein-Boosted: Replace 1/4 cup flour with vanilla protein powder and add an extra egg for ~15 g protein per serving.

Source: The Pantry Mama at https://pantrymama.com/fluffy-sourdough-discard-pancakes/

Sourdough Discard Pancakes

Ingredients checklist

Numbered instructions

Chef's Tips

Recipe Variations

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