7 Sourdough Discard Hacks: Clever Uses You Never Thought Of
Looking for ways to use sourdough discard? Check out these simple ways to use it up! They help you turn sourdough discard into different tasty dishes, and I’m always on the lookout for that.
You can make savory snacks or sweet treats using your sourdough discard. These recipes are easy to follow and great for anyone wanting to try something new in the kitchen. They’re also very easy – probably easier than your regular discard recipe.
Using these hacks, you can reduce waste and make delicious food. Ready to start cooking with your sourdough discard?
Sourdough Frosting
Photo Credit: Sourdough Brandon
An unexpected way to use sourdough discard is in this less sweet frosting! The discard is cooked over a stovetop and added to whipped butter for a cream cheese-like frosting that’s great for decorating cupcakes or cakes and is very stable.
Deep Fried Sourdough Dandelion Flowers
Photo Credit: Potter in The Wild
One of the most surprising things about fried dandelion flowers is that they don’t taste like dandelions when cooked! They have a surprisingly soft, meaty texture, similar to tofu, and a subtle, delicate flavor!
Crunchy Sourdough Onion Rings
Photo Credit: Lynn’s Way of Life
Crispy, crunchy, and a great use for your sourdough discard, these Sourdough Onion Rings are a perfect snack! You’ll be making these delicious onion rings again and again after you try them!
Sourdough Fried Chicken
Photo Credit: The Gingered Whisk
Sourdough fried chicken has a flavorful and crispy outside and tender, juicy inside! This is an excellent way to use your sourdough discard!
Sourdough Discard Corn Dogs
Photo Credit: Jen Around The World
Sourdough Discard Corn Dogs are a delicious hand-dipped hot dog dipped in a delectable honey batter mixed with sourdough discard and fried until crispy and golden brown.
Sourdough Sausage Balls
Photo Credit: Healthy Christian Home
Sourdough sausage balls are a great healthier alternative to Bisquick sausage balls! They are meaty, cheesy, tangy, savory bites everyone will adore.
Chicken and Sourdough Dumplings
Photo Credit: Butter For All
Dumplings themselves have been around for centuries and came to America in extraordinary variations with the many settlers from European countries. I like to think that somewhere in the history of dumplings, there was another cook mixing soured flour and eggs into a thick batter to cook in rich broth!
