"No Flour" Sourdough Discard Pancake Recipe

Stack of sourdough discard pancakes topped with butter and drizzled with maple syrup.

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"No Flour" Sourdough Discard Pancake Recipe

This sourdough discard pancake recipe is the perfect marriage between a pancake and a crepe. All you need is discard and a few pantry staples—no extra flour, waiting, or fermenting needed! Ready in minutes, they’re fluffy and perfectly golden.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: pancakes

Calories: 105kcal

Author: Rebecca Warfield

Equipment

Cast Iron Skillet
Mixing bowl

Ingredients

2 cups sourdough starter discard active or inactive
4 eggs
1 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, but not hot
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
butter for frying

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, eggs, maple syrup, and butter. Mix until thoroughly combined.
2 cups sourdough starter discard, 4 eggs, 1 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Add the salt and baking powder. Stir to combine. Set aside.
1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
Preheat the skillet over medium-low heat.
Add a tablespoon or so of butter to the hot cast iron skillet. Spread it around so it evenly coats the pan.
butter for frying
Ladle 1/4 cup of batter per pancake into the skillet, working in small batches. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until bubbles stop forming and popping on the surface.
Flip the panckes to the other side. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Serve warm with homemade pancake syrup, maple syrup, fruit, or your other favorite toppings.

Notes

Excess hot butter in the pan can burn the pancake. For perfectly golden pancakes, only add butter as needed to prevent sticking.
If your pancakes are burning, drop the temperature to low for a few minutes. On my stove, I have to adjust between medium and low heat through the process.
To keep pancakes warm while cooking, place them on a wire rack in the oven set to “warm” or about 200°F. This will keep them warm but without making them soggy.

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