Fluffy tangy sourdough pancakes (Printable)

Tangy, fluffy pancakes using sourdough discard and simple ingredients for a quick breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed, 100% hydration)
02 - 1 cup whole milk
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
08 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
09 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
10 - ½ teaspoon fine salt

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together sourdough discard, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
02 - Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
03 - Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are acceptable.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
05 - Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake onto skillet. Cook until bubbles form on surface and edges appear set, approximately 2–3 minutes.
06 - Flip pancakes and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Repeat with remaining batter, greasing pan as needed between batches.
08 - Serve warm with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or preferred toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sourdough discard transforms ordinary pancakes into something restaurant-worthy with almost zero extra effort
  • They freeze beautifully, so you can wake up to homemade pancakes on busy weekdays
  • The slight tang from the fermentation balances perfectly with maple syrup without being overwhelming
02 -
  • Overmixing develops gluten and makes pancakes tough, so stop folding as soon as the flour streaks disappear
  • Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking, this allows the flour to hydrate and creates fluffier results
  • If your first pancake looks imperfect, use it as a test to adjust your heat setting for the rest
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop to portion batter onto the griddle for uniform pancakes that cook evenly
  • Butter your griddle between batches rather than before, this prevents burning and creates better browning

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