During this time of being quarantined I am having a lot of fun experimenting with new recipes and tweaking old ones.  I was given some sourdough starter about a month ago, and let me tell you, this stuff is a baker’s dream!  I was contemplating starting my own from scratch.  Searching videos and tutorials and seeing all the Instagram posts and stories was quite frankly a bit overwhelming (to say the least!!).

When I was seeing how much of the starter needs to be discarded, I searched for recipes and ideas for using the discard, rather than throwing it away (gasp!).  If you know me than you know I do not like to waste food.  I grew up in a large family, and my mother always made leftovers, and I always made leftovers when my children were growing up.  I like to get a bit more creative these days with ways to reinvent leftovers.

I love seeing all the inventive and delicious ways to use leftovers.  My Instagram foodies and bloggers are very inspiring…Thanks guys!!

On my quest to use my sourdough discard, I came across this sourdough pancake recipe.  As I was reading the comments, I immediately knew I had to make these!

I have always enjoyed going out to breakfast.  I think I actually enjoy it more than going out to dinner!  I posted my go to pancake recipe a couple of weeks ago.  Although that recipe will stay in my recipe arsenal, but this sourdough recipe is right up there.

This recipe is inspired by Tastes of Lizzy T.   Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful recipe!!

Enjoy my friends!!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 grams)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25 grams)
• 1/2 teaspoon fine kosher salt
• 1 cup sourdough starter (240 grams)
• 1 1/2 cups milk (370 grams)
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons canola or olive oil (28 grams)

Instructions:

Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.

Add sourdough discard, milk, beaten egg and oil.  Mix until combined.

Spray griddle with cooking spray or coat with butter.  Heat griddle on medium heat.

Pour batter by 1/4 cupful on heated grill.  Cook until pancakes start to bubble.  Flip and continue process until pancakes are cooked through (about a minute).

These pancakes are so light and fluffy!  The hint of sourdough taste pairs well with pure maple syrup…YUMMM!!!

You can get creative with toppings and fillings for these gems!  I think these would make the perfect birthday waffle, loaded with sprinkles and more sprinkles!!

I hope you make these delicacies, and if you do, tag me on Instagram @goodeatsbymimi. I would love to see your pictures:)!