Description
Sourdough Discard Crackers are a delightful and crunchy snack that turns leftover sourdough starter into something truly special. With just three simple ingredients—sourdough discard, butter, and salt—you can create crispy, flavorful crackers perfect for snacking or serving at gatherings. These versatile treats can be easily customized with your favorite seasonings, making them a unique addition to cheese boards or dip platters. Plus, they’re quick to prepare with minimal effort, allowing you to reduce food waste while enjoying a delicious homemade snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams sourdough discard (1 cup stirred and unfed starter)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Seasonings to taste (e.g., flaky sea salt, everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, melt the butter and let it cool slightly. Then mix in the sourdough discard and salt until combined.
- Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it into a thin layer (approximately 13×11 inches).
- Lightly sprinkle the top with flaky salt and any desired seasonings.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and score into squares using a pizza cutter.
- Return to the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Allow crackers to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cracker (approximately 10g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg