Imagine waking up in the morning to the tantalizing aroma of freshly made Sourdough Pancakes, perfectly crispy on the outside, spongy on the inside, with the perfect amount of tang. Serve them with syrup, jam or some fresh fruit on top.
Whether you're a seasoned sourdough enthusiast or simply looking for a new and healthy breakfast option, get ready to discover the magic of these mouth-watering pancakes.
One of the first things I make whenever I bring my sourdough starter out of hibernation is sourdough hot cakes. My son could eat an entire batch himself.
They are ridiculously simple to make: add egg, oil and a dash of sugar to sourdough starter, then mix in a dash of baking soda and cook like any other pancake. The resulting pancakes have a light airy texture and that distinctive tangy sourdough taste.
If pancakes aren't your style, the same basic recipe can be used to make Sourdough Waffles or Sourdough Crepes. All three are delicious for breakfast, brunch or dinner.
How to Make and Maintain Sourdough Starter
To make sourdough anything you need sourdough starter. The best way to get starter is to see if a friend already has some and is willing to share with you. You only need a few tablespoons added to some flour and water and within a few days you will have a beautiful bubbling pot.
I could write out directions for the care and feeding of sourdough starter, but the folks at Sourdough Home have already said everything I would say. If you don’t have a friend with starter, don’t worry, they have directions for starting your own. It will take awhile to get your starter nice and tangy, but you will have it forever if you care for it properly.
Can you use sourdough discard to make sourdough pancakes?
Yes, the baking soda will help provide the lift.
But, I say this in every post about sourdough discard, I loathe the term sourdough discard. I am a "pioneer" sourdough baker, not a newfangled "artisanal" sourdough baker. Sourdough was originally a way to make yeast last to provide bread to survive, now people yap about proper hydration and otherwise overly complicate the process.
Sourdough "discard" is a new term for throwing away sourdough starter that isn't active so you can add more flour and water and don't end up with an ever expanding sourdough pot.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup sourdough starter (active or discard)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda (dissolved in 1 tablespoon water)
Instructions
- Heat griddle over medium high heat.
- In a glass or plastic bowl, combine sourdough starter, sugar, oil, egg and salt until smooth.1 cup sourdough starter, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 large egg, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Add baking soda dissolved in water and fold gently. Batter will be thin!½ teaspoon baking soda
- Pour about ¼ cup batter on to heated griddle (more or less depending on desired size). Cook for a few minutes until edges look cooked. Flip and cook for another few minutes.
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Until next time, happy eating.
~Audrey
Cynthia L
Your waffles look yummy! We love waffles on a Sunday Morning. Thanks for hosting a great party!
Audrey
Thanks, Cynthia.
Easy Peasy Life Matters
These Sourdough Waffles look so light and fluffy! Yum! Thanks so much for hosting 🙂 Have a great week!
Audrey
Thanks for your support of the party every week.
Wendy @ Wholistic Woman
Yum! I've been wanting to get back into sourdough.
Audrey
I grew up on it so I may be partial, but I think it is THE BEST! 🙂
Haley Bradley
I used to use Sourdough starter for pancakes and coffee cake. It was amazing! I miss it and may have to start some up again.
Audrey
Thanks for the reminder, my son's aide wants some starter so I have to make her a little pot.
GiGi Eats
Not a huge sour dough kinda girl but..... Maple syrup makes EVERYTHING taste amazing!
Audrey
The difference between living in Northern and Southern California, I guess. Sourdough is life in the Bay Area.
Kelly @RaisingSamuels
These look super yummy! Thanks for sharing this great recipe 🙂
Audrey
It is one of our favorites in this house, both the waffles and the pancakes