10 Unexpected Ways to Use Your Sourdough Starter (That Aren't Just Bread)
When most people think of sourdough starter, they think of artisan loaves. And while I absolutely love baking bread, that's far from the only thing I use my starter for.
Because sourdough starter is already fully fermented, it adds incredible flavor to all kinds of recipes. Depending on the recipe, you can use active starter or discard, making it a simple way to reduce food waste while getting even more value from the starter you're already maintaining!
Quick Sourdough Starter Pizza Crust
There's a chance I've got some discard in my sourdough starter-and, of course, I always have ways to use up leftovers. Thisย Sourdough Discard Skillet Pizzaย isn't just perfect for discard; it's also a great way to use up leftover ingredients that can go on it
Savory Sourdough Dutch Baby Pancake
This recipe will introduce you (or re-introduce you) to using all your food without creating waste. Go get that discard that's been flat for a week and grab the poorest looking herbs from your fridge. There's not much else you need besides some eggs, butter, and milk to whip this up!
Sourdough Granola
It's crunchy, sweet, and easy to make. Plus, it's a fantastic way to reduce waste in your kitchen. Whether you enjoy it with yogurt, milk, or as a snack on its own, this granola is sure to become a favorite.
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.
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
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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!
