Sourdough Pancakes
These sourdough pancakes are soft and fluffy plus you only need a handful of ingredients! They are the perfect way to use sourdough starter discard and make a delicious breakfast!
Servings: 8 to 10 medium pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk more as needed
- 3.5 ounces sourdough starter by weight
- 3 tablespoons butter melted and cooled slightly
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk 1 cup flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until well combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk eggs and 1/2 cup milk until well combined. Whisk in sourdough starter until completely blended. Add flour mixture and melted butter; stir until combined. The batter should be thick, but not so thick that it won't spread at all on a hot griddle; depending on how much starter you added, you may need to add in more flour or milk to reach the desired consistency.
- Heat a griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Brush surface lightly with oil or butter.
- Spoon scant 1/4-cupfuls of batter onto hot surface. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles begin to form on top of pancakes and edges are dry; flip and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until golden on both sides and cooked through.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings!
Notes
- Yield – 8-10 medium pancakes
- Variations – To make these pancakes dairy-free, use oat milk in place of the milk and vegan buttery spread or coconut oil in place of the butter.
- Storage – Freeze leftover pancakes after cooling and store in the freezer in plastic ziptop bags or containers. I always make a double batch to insure I have leftovers for weekday breakfasts!
- Recipe Change 2025 - The original recipe called for 6 to 8 ounces (by weight) sourdough starter but I found less to be more in this instance. 3.5 oz or 100g is absolute light, airy perfection and even my husband agrees they are better than buttermilk pancakes!
Nutrition
Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 426mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg