Easy Sourdough Discard Waffles (No Wait Recipe)
These sourdough discard waffles are light, crispy, and have mild sourdough flavor—perfect for using up extra starter! Made with simple ingredients, they’re a delicious way to start your morning. This is a no-wait recipe, and the leftovers can be frozen and reheated for a quick and healthy breakfast.
Equipment
- 1 Waffle maker electric or cast iron
- 1 Large glass mixing bowl
- Measuring Cups / Spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup sourdough starter discard
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 2 cups whole milk or use whatever you drink
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp raw honey
- 2 cups whole wheat flour i used freshly milled soft white
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- coconut oil or similar for greasing waffle iron
Instructions
- Plug in your waffle iron so it can preheat while you mix the batter.
Wet Ingredients
- Combine melted butter, sourdough discard, and milk in a large bowl. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Add the eggs and honey and mix
Add Dry Ingredients
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients.
- Mix everything together until just combined. A few small clumps are ok.
Cook Waffles
- Once your waffle iron is hot, brush it with a little bit of coconut oil to prevent the waffles from sticking.
- Scoop some waffle batter onto the waffle iron, and cook according to your waffle maker. The amount will vary based on what you have.
- Cook the waffle until it is golden brown and cooked all the way through.
- Repeat until you have used all of your batter. Stir occasionally to make sure the batter doesn't separate.
- Enjoy your waffles hot with your favorite toppings!