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I know you hate to throw away that sourdough discard. Here’s a collection of my sourdough discard recipes.

Each of these recipes uses an entire cup of sourdough discard. You’ll find everything from sourdough scones to sourdough pie crust to sourdough chocolate chip cookies.

If you love to bake without commercial yeast, you know you have to keep that starter fed. But we can have fun using the discard too!

Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies! The classic cookie is made even better with the addition of sourdough powder. You won’t believe the flavor of these cookies. If you do have a starter, I’m sure you’re always looking for new ways to use your sourdough discard. What if your starter needs a feeding but you don’t have time …

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Crispy Sourdough Cheese Crackers are made with powdered sourdough discard for a slightly tangy flavor. These homemade cheez-ity crackers are a tasty snack. How to make the best copycat Cheez-its: If you do have a starter, I’m sure you’re always looking for new ways to use your sourdough discard. What if your starter needs a feeding …

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Sourdough Shortbread Cookies! Buttery shortbread cookies are enhanced with powdered sourdough discard. These cookies have an absolutely haunting flavor. If you love a perfectly buttery and crumbly shortbread cookie have I got a treat for you. The addition of sourdough discard adds a lovely yeasty flavor to a classic shortbread cookie. I’m officially obsessed! If …

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You’ll love this chunky Sourdough Granola with pecans and maple syrup. Use your sourdough discard to make healthy and delicious granola. This recipe can be adapted with the ingredients you have on hand. This granola is abundant with wholesome ingredients like oats, pecans and pumpkin seeds. It has just a hint of maple sweetness and …

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Sourdough Oatmeal Cookies! Buttery oatmeal cookie dough is enhanced with a whole cup of sourdough discard. The cookies are topped with a lemony glaze to compliment the sourdough tang. Can we have too many oatmeal cookie recipes? Definitely not! I’m obsessed with my original Oatmeal Cookies with maple glaze and my Iced Apple Oatmeal Cookies. …

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Sourdough Oatmeal Crispbread (Knäckebröd) is crispy, crunchy and lightly honey-sweetened. This recipes uses a whole cup of sourdough discard. Fiber-rich with rolled oats and whole wheat flour, this could be your new favorite bread for a healthy snack or light lunch. Obviously, the term “healthy” may mean different things to different people depending on their …

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Sourdough Chocolate Cake is moist, super-dark and slightly tangy. Top it with buttercream, whipped cream or just a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Everyone loves a moist and tender chocolate cake. You know what helps make a cake super tender and moist? Sourdough discard! This isn’t a “fancy” chocolate cake with layers and special fillings. This …

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Sourdough Irish Brown Bread is hearty and savory because it’s made with whole wheat flour and a cup of sourdough discard. It’s easy to make and super tasty. If you don’t have a starter, you can make traditional Irish Brown Bread, traditional Irish Soda bread or Oatmeal Apricot Soda Bread. Recipe Ingredients How to make …

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