Sourdough Discard Recipes with NO added flour (2024)

Sometimes you just want to use up your sourdough discard without adding a tonne of extra flour, right? I've put together this collection of sourdough discard recipes with no added flour for exactly that reason!

Take advantage of using these easy sourdough recipes full of fermented flour to create some culinary magic in your kitchen.

So many people in my Facebook Group of over 190,000 people ask for sourdough discard recipes with no added flour, so here they are, all in one place!

Why Make A Discard Recipe With No Added Flour?

There are lots of reasons you might want to make a sourdough discard recipe without any extra flour added. Maybe you just want to keep things simple. Maybe you just don't want to waste more flour when you're using your sourdough discard.

Some people can only eat baked goods with fermented flour due to gluten intolerances or sensitivities. You can read more about whether sourdough discard recipes are actually healthy here.

A lot of people argue that using sourdough discard in other recipes can sometimes become a trap in that they are just using more and more flour and other ingredients so they don't waste their sourdough discard. These sourdough discard recipes with no other flour can help stem the flow, so to speak.

You can read more about sourdough starter vs sourdough discard here.

What Is Fermented Flour?

Fermented flour, particularly in the context of sourdough baking, refers to flour that has undergone a process of fermentation initiated by naturally occurring wild yeast and lactobacilli bacteria. Your sourdough starter can actually be referred to as fermented flour, since that's exactly what is happening inside your jar (see how a sourdough starter works here)!

Fermented flour is a key component in sourdough bread and other baked goods such as pancakes, waffles, and biscuits. It provides leavening to these products, resulting in a distinctively rich and complex taste profile, particularly if the bread or baked goods are put through a cold ferment.

The good thing about discard recipes with no extra flour added is that all of the flour in the recipe is actually fermented. As opposed to say a sourdough chocolate chunk muffin recipe where some of the flour is fermented and then the extra added flour is not, because the mixture is not given any extra time to ferment before it is baked. The fermentation process breaks down phytic acid and gluten, making the nutrients in the flour more accessible and easier to digest.

Sourdough Discard Recipes With No Added Flour

So let's get into these delicious sourdough recipes with no added flour!

2 Ingredient Sourdough Discard Crackers

With just sourdough discard and butter, these crispy and flavorful crackers are a simple yet satisfying way to use up excess sourdough starter, making for a versatile snack that pairs wonderfully with dips or cheese. We are absolutely obsessed with these in my family ... I cannot make enough of them! I love serving them with roasted vegetable hummus or whipped ricotta dip.

Sourdough Discard Scallion Pancakes

Another super simple sourdough discard recipe with no added flour, these sourdough discard scallion pancakes make for an easy snack or accompaniment to a vegetarian or meat based meal. Such a great way to use up the scallions at the back of the fridge too!

Sourdough Dutch Baby Pancake

This decadent Dutch baby pancake is made using only sourdough discard and eggs, resulting in a light and airy texture with a delightful tangy flavor, perfect for a weekend breakfast treat. You can make it sweet or savory, depending on what you serve it with.

Sourdough Scrambled Eggs

Start your day with a protein-packed breakfast featuring these creamy and indulgent scrambled eggs made with sourdough discard. Adding sourdough discard to the eggs not only makes your eggs go further, but adds a wonderful tangy flavor and fluffy texture.

Sourdough Berry Clafoutis

Made with 200g of sourdough starter, 4 eggs and no added flour, this French inspired dessert is a wonderful sourdough recipe with no added flour.

Sourdough Meatballs

Elevate your meatball game with this unique recipe that incorporates sourdough discard into the mix, resulting in tender and flavorful meatballs with a subtle tangy undertone. Serve them with your favorite sauce over sourdough pasta or as a tasty appetizer for a delicious twist on a classic dish.

Baked Sourdough Granola Bars

These easy baked sourdough granola bars use 250g of sourdough discard with no added flour - just nuts, seeds, honey and peanut butter! They really do make the best on the go snack! I always have a couple floating around the fridge ... unless my husband gets to them first!

Sourdough Granola

Sourdough granola uses your sourdough discard or sourdough starter as the binding agent for the nuts, seeds and dried fruit. It allows you to create a healthy granola without a tonne of added sugar or sweetener.

Overnight Sourdough Waffles

Prepare breakfast effortlessly with these overnight sourdough waffles that require no added flour. By allowing the waffle batter to ferment overnight, you'll wake up to perfectly fluffy waffles with a subtle sourdough tang, ready to be topped with your favorite syrups, fruit or even eggs.

Overnight Sourdough Blueberry Muffins

These delightful sourdough blueberry muffins are made using sourdough discard and juicy blueberries, left to ferment overnight for an extra depth of flavor. This means that there is no unfermented flour in these sourdough muffins.