Description
Sourdough Discard Crackers are a delicious and resourceful way to use up leftover sourdough starter. With just three basic ingredients—sourdough discard, butter, and salt—these crispy snacks are incredibly easy to prepare. They require no rolling or special techniques, making them a quick solution for snacking, dipping, or serving at gatherings. Customize their flavor with your favorite seasonings, from everything bagel mix to herbs, to create a unique addition to any appetizer platter or cheese board. Enjoy them with dips like hummus or guacamole, or savor them alongside cheeses and charcuterie for an impressive spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams sourdough discard (1 cup stirred and unfed starter)
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- Optional seasonings (flaky sea salt, everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a large mixing bowl and let it cool until lukewarm.
- Add the sourdough discard and fine sea salt to the melted butter; mix until well combined.
- Spread the mixture thinly on the baking sheet into a nearly transparent layer.
- Sprinkle with flaky salt and desired seasonings.
- Bake for 10 minutes; then score into squares with a pizza cutter.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown and firm.
- Cool completely on the baking sheet before storing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cracker (approximately 10 grams)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg