Sourdough Discard Crackers

Sourdough Discard Crackers

a zero waste recipe

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 6m
Cook Time: 50m
Total Time: 56m
Temp.: 325 °F
Servings: 3
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (13 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For sprinkling on top

Nutritional Information

98
Calories
6g
Fat
10g
Carbohydrates
1g
Protein
15mg
Cholesterol
439mg
Sodium
6 crackers
Serving Size
Sourdough Discard Crackers

Recipe Description

I came up with this Sourdough Discard Crackers recipe after posting my Sourdough Starter here recently. I know that a lot of people have started using sourdough starter, and a few of you got in touch though to say that you felt bad discarding half of the starter each day and you didn’t know what to do with the excess! So, I challenge you to try making these crackers.

Start by melting butter and letting it cool down. Add the sourdough discard, dried herbs and salt to the melted butter. Mix thoroughly before spreading the mixture in a thin, even layer on parchment paper. Sprinkle the crackers with salt and bake for about an hour until golden brown and crisp.

To make the Sourdough Discard Crackers, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Sourdough Discard Crackers

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven

    Step 1 - Sourdough Discard Crackers

    Preheat the oven to 325 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Melt butter

    2 min
    Step 2 - Sourdough Discard Crackers

    Place 2 tablespoons of melted butter in a mixing bowl and let it cool.

  3. 3

    Add sourdough discard, salt and herbs

    1 min
    Step 3 - Sourdough Discard CrackersStep 3 - Sourdough Discard Crackers

    Add ¾ cup of sourdough discard, 2 teaspoons of dried herbs and ½ a teaspoon of salt to the bowl with the melted butter. Mix thoroughly until fully combined.

  4. 4

    Transfer the mixture to baking sheet

    2 min
    Step 4 - Sourdough Discard Crackers

    Transfer the cracker mixture to the parchment lined baking sheet and use a spatula to spread it into a thin, even layer.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle with salt

    1 min
    Step 5 - Sourdough Discard Crackers

    Sprinkle half a teaspoon of salt on top of the layer.

  6. 6

    Bake

    10 min
    Step 6 - Sourdough Discard Crackers

    Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and use a sharp knife to score the crackers.

  7. 7

    Bake again

    40 min
    Step 7 - Sourdough Discard Crackers

    Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an 35-40 minutes more, until the crackers are golden brown.

  8. 8

    Leave to cool

    10 min
    Step 8 - Sourdough Discard Crackers

    Let the baked mixture cool completely before breaking into crackers.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Sourdough Discard Crackers

    Serve with hummus, cheese or your favorite dip and enjoy!

This Sourdough Discard Crackers are a great zero waste recipe! Simple to make and delicious too! Tag #CookMeRecipes if you post photos of your crackers on social media!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Ursula Smith
January 14, 2025
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Delicious

Harry Thompson
June 12, 2024
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These sourdough discard crackers are simply exceptional! I made them for a movie night and they were a hit. The blend of herbs really makes them addictive. Thank you for this great recipe!

Ethan Bray
June 14, 2021
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These crackers are simply great, perfect for family game nights.

Tom
March 30, 2021
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I was looking for a way to use my sourdough starter, and these crackers are just superb! They were easy to make and turned out nice and crisp. I shared them with my neighbors, and they loved them just as much as I did.

Olivia
October 22, 2020
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I loved making these Sourdough Discard Crackers with my kids. The recipe was simple and allowed us to use the leftover starter we had. They turned out crispy and flavorful. We snacked on them during movie night, which made it even more special. Will definitely make again.

Larissa Seyfarth
June 27, 2020
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These crackers with some minty homemade tea are a perfect summer delight in my opinion.

Coraline Allrich
June 21, 2020
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Healthy, affordable and simple it's exactly what i was looking for.

Maryam Tennesen
June 14, 2020
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WHAT?! You can actually make crackers from home??? this is freaking news to me..

Kinlee Lops
June 3, 2020
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Another great snack thanks to you Lilly!

Greta Lannie
May 24, 2020
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Totally obsessing over these sourdough crackers they were scrumptious.

Elianna Gehlen
May 13, 2020
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Okay so I came here from the sourdough beginner guide and i'm still confused are all the doughs made differently??

Galilea Slavish
May 12, 2020
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My kids and I actually like these crackers a lot as a movie snack cause they taste good with ham and cheese too.

Athina
May 9, 2020
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Well done! Verified! Thanks for sharing recipe!

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