50+ Quick Sourdough Recipes (Easy Discard Recipes)

I don’t know if there’s a better way to celebrate summer fruit than with this great recipe. The shortcakes are made with flaky sourdough discard biscuits, fluffy whipped cream, and juicy strawberries.

This quick honey homemade sourdough bread comes together in just a couple of hours and has a light, soft texture.

Even if you’ve never been to New Orleans to experience Mardi Gras, you have to try these golden brown sourdough beignets to get a taste of what all the fuss is about!

This easy sourdough bread recipe is simple to make and requires little fuss. Quick sourdough bread gives you the taste of authentic sourdough without the slow fermentation process of traditional sourdough bread.

These fried sourdough discard funnel cakes are so much fun to make! They're crispy and golden brown but so light and fluffy on the inside with just a bit of tangy flavor from the sourdough.

These delicious gluten-free sourdough banana muffins are soft, fluffy, moist, and full of flavor! A great way to use up old bananas and sourdough discard to reduce overall food waste.

​These gluten-free sourdough pancakes are one of my favorite ways to pancakes. They are soft, moist, flavorful, stable, and easy to make.

These cinnamon sourdough muffins can be made with sourdough discard or an active starter. They are a quick and delicious treat that even beginner bakers will love.

Peach cobbler made with sourdough discard is a delicious and amazing recipe for summertime. For best results use fresh, juicy peaches to make these lightly sweetened and spiced sourdough biscuits.

This French loaf of bread recipe is super easy. By adding the sourdough discard with bread flour you get that amazing sourdough flavor.

When you have jumped on the sourdough bandwagon and keep an active sourdough starter you almost always have some amount of discard. Having easy recipes like this sourdough crackers recipe on hand makes for a great way to use up discard.

With a lovely, crisp crust and a tangy, tender interior slathered in a super flavorful compound butter that is broiled to golden perfection, this Sourdough Garlic Bread recipe is kind of a big deal.

These sourdough blueberry muffins are light, moist, and bursting with fresh blueberries! They're super quick and easy to make, and the perfect way to use up leftover sourdough discard!

These chocolate chip sourdough muffins are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. They are made with whole wheat flour and are a family favorite.

​Sourdough discard pretzels are a super easy and quick way to get homemade pretzels on the table for a snack or appetizer. This pretzel recipe is easily made with a stand mixer and dough hook as you would use for homemade bread but this dough gets twisted into tasty pretzels.

Looking for a delicious way to use your sourdough discard? Try these sourdough discard oatmeal cookies. They’re great with chocolate chips or raisins.

​When Autumn comes around, there's nothing quite like enjoying soft Sourdough Pumpkin Cookies. Melt in your mouth and full of Fall spices, these cookies are the only thing to make when the air starts to get crisp.

These soft and tender sourdough pancakes have beautiful golden edges and are easy to make. They're ready in just 30 minutes, with no dough rest time needed.

You’ll love this chunky Sourdough Granola with pecans and maple syrup. This recipe can be adapted with the basic ingredients you have on hand. Enjoy the health benefits of this delicious granola.

Using a sourdough discard has never been more easy or delicious with these easy Sourdough Discard Biscuits. They are flaky and buttery, and you can use spelt, whole wheat flour along with all-purpose flour to create an earthy flavor. If you can use only all-purpose flour that works too!

This banana bread has a slight tang of sourdough and isn’t overly sweet. All of the ingredients are mixed in one large bowl, which means a nice healthy snack with fewer dishes to wash.

These sourdough biscuits are easy to make. Rolled out on a lightly floured surface and baked on a cookie sheet to golden perfection.

​These sourdough oatmeal cookies are incredibly soft, chewy, and irresistible. You will never make normal oatmeal cookies again.

​Sourdough discard waffles, like regular waffles but even better! A light and fluffy texture with a crispy exterior and a hint of that sourdough taste. The best part? They don't need to ferment overnight! Just mix it up and pour the batter on a hot waffle iron, and breakfast is done.

​If you are a fan of a lemon drizzle cake, try our double twist on the British family favorite – a Sourdough Lime Drizzle Cake! A brilliantly zingy cake that makes great use of sourdough discard.

Whip up sourdough discard pancakes with this easy recipe. Follow these step-by-step instructions for the perfect balance of tanginess and fluffiness.

Smack me with a wooden spoon these Sourdough Blueberry Muffins are amazing and an easy way to use your leftover sourdough discard.

These Sourdough Apple Muffins were requested by a reader who asked for an apple muffin recipe packed with apples. They are quick and easy, coming together in under 30 minutes.

These delicious sourdough vegan banana pancakes are the best way to use up extra sourdough starter and brown bananas. Long-fermented for easy digestion and made with simple ingredients, these pancakes make for a healthy, easy breakfast.

Homemade sourdough French toast makes an easy and delicious breakfast option any day of the week. Consider this a lightened-up version of classic French toast, made with a few simple ingredients and ready in just 10 minutes!

Sourdough Chocolate Cake has the most amazing texture and is the best way for all chocolate lovers to use sourdough starter discard. Rich and decadent, this chocolate cake is so good it should be forbidden.

Ever wondered what to do with your extra sourdough discard? If you’re looking for a delicious, easy-to-make treat, you’ll love this sourdough discard banana muffins recipe.

​Looking for ways to use up that sourdough discard from tonight's simple sourdough bread recipe? Try making these sourdough discard biscuits the next day.

This sourdough French toast is a quick, easy, and flavor-packed recipe that’s great for breakfast or brunch. Each slice is crispy on the outside yet soft and tender in the middle, making a perfect base to soak up drizzles of maple syrup!

Make the softest glazed doughnuts and use your sourdough discard with this delicious sourdough discard donuts recipe! Make the same day, or rest the donuts overnight to prepare the next morning.

​This is a simple, classic Pumpkin Spice Bread made with sourdough discard and gluten-free flour. This perfect loaf of pumpkin spice bread is moist and tender and you’d truly never know it was gluten-free!

These sweet Chocolate Chip Gluten-Free Sourdough Discard Scones are the perfect use for your gluten-free sourdough discard! They’re dairy-free and vegan and make for a delicious gluten-free breakfast or snack.

Sourdough Biscotti! Crunchy almond cookies enriched with a cup of sourdough discard. Pass on the coffee cake, these sourdough cookies are perfect for dunking into coffee, espresso, or dessert wine.

​A simple sourdough cornbread recipe made with sourdough discard. Sourdough discard gives this quick bread recipe a great wild yeast flavor.

These scones are the ultimate way to use your sourdough discard, and this simple sourdough scones recipe is easy to customize by mixing in your favorite add-ins.

This quick and easy sourdough pumpkin bread recipe is a perfect way to use up some of your discard! The addition of orange and cardamom really elevates the flavors of this fall recipe.

This sourdough discard coffee cake is so easy to make. It is sweet, delicious, and the perfect way to use your discard!

Sourdough crackers are a thing, and thank goodness for that! Crisp, buttery, and flavorful, packed with grated Parmesan and herbs, these sourdough discard crackers taste like they’re straight out of a pizzeria.

Sourdough Blondies! The perfect gooey blondie with a crackly crust is made even better with a dash of sourdough discard. These blondies have amazing butterscotch flavor.

These Light and Crisp Sourdough Waffles are a good use for your leftover sourdough starter. They are light and airy on the inside while also being crisp and golden on the outside.

Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked bread, especially when it's Sourdough Dinner Rolls. The recipe involves a slow bulk fermentation process, which allows the bread dough to develop more flavor and results in light and fluffy dinner rolls.

​Sourdough Discard Naan is so easy to make, I say it's practically foolproof! Made with sourdough discard and simple ingredients, you can use dairy or vegan yogurt in the recipe and still get a delicious and flavorful flatbread.

Need to get rid of your sourdough starter discard but don’t want to throw it away? Use it to make these easy and delicious sourdough waffles! Tender, fluffy, and lightly sweet with a hint of sourdough flavor, these waffles make for a tasty breakfast any day of the week.

Line your loaf pan with a piece of parchment paper and watch your sourdough banana bread rise. This recipe is a great way to use your sourdough discard and browning bananas.

Sourdough pita bread is the easiest sourdough bread recipe and a great way to use your sourdough starter! This homemade bread has amazing flavor and texture!

Sourdough granola is an easy and fun use of your sourdough discard. Easily adaptable, this crunchy and flavorful homemade granola is one you will want to keep on hand for snacking at all times.

A sourdough pizza crust, made with sourdough discard is a way healthier alternative to most frozen pizzas you can buy at the grocery store.