Sourdough Discard Pancakes for a Soulful Fluffy Breakfast

Next, let us talk about that beautiful jar of leftover starter sitting in your refrigerator. Then, instead of throwing that precious gold down the drain, you can whip up the most incredible breakfast. Also, making sourdough discard pancakes is my absolute favorite way to kick off a cozy weekend morning with the family.

Additionally, you do not need to wait hours for a traditional rise because this recipe uses simple leavening agents for an immediate lift. Then, your kitchen will smell like absolute heaven as these griddle cakes cook up tall and golden. Therefore, grab your favorite mixing bowl, and let us make a breakfast that fills your kitchen with real, soulful flavor.

What You Need for Leftover Sourdough Starter Pancakes

Next, you want to gather your simple everyday ingredients before turning on your stove. Then, having everything measured out makes the whole process smooth and stress-free.

Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

Wet Ingredients

• 1 cup sourdough discard pancakes starter (unfed)
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Step-by-Step Instructions for Quick Sourdough Pancakes

Step 1: Whisking the Dry Ingredients

Next, grab a large mixing bowl to combine your dry base components. Then, add your flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and fine salt together. Also, whisking these items together thoroughly ensures that your leavening agents distribute evenly. Consequently, your breakfast cakes will rise perfectly across the entire surface of your hot skillet.

Step 2: Mixing the Wet Ingredients

Next, take a medium bowl to handle your wet components. Then, measure out your starter and blend it with your milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Also, you can easily pair this breakfast with a side from our savory-cottage-cheese-bowl for extra morning protein. Then, whisk the liquid ingredients until the mixture looks completely smooth.

Step 3: Combining into a Perfect Lumpy Batter

Next, pour your smooth wet mixture directly into your bowl of dry ingredients. Then, use a silicone spatula to gently fold the mixture together. Also, you must remember that leaving lumps in the batter is completely fine for texture. Afterward, you can let the batter rest for five minutes to allow the natural acidity to activate the baking soda.

Step 4: Cooking to Golden Perfection

Next, heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease it lightly with butter. Then, drop 1/4 cup portions of batter onto the hot cooking surface. Also, look for beautiful small bubbles to form on top before flipping the cakes over. Finally, cook the second side until it turns beautifully golden brown, then serve them warm with maple syrup. For a different sweet treat later, check out our healthy-chocolate-yogurt-cake.

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Sharing the Love for This Easy Sourdough Discard Breakfast

Next, you now have the perfect recipe to turn your extra starter into a beautiful, comforting morning meal. Then, nothing beats seeing your family gather around the table for hot, fresh griddle cakes. Also, please make sure to pin the image below to your favorite breakfast board on Pinterest so you never lose this recipe. Finally, leave a comment down below to let me know how your breakfast turned out!

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