Sourdough Pancakes & Waffles

I apologize in advance for bombarding everyone with sourdough starter recipes. 😉

During this extended time at home, I decided to make a sourdough starter but started regretting throwing out the discarded starter on a daily basis- a twice daily basis. So, I started saving it to make other goodies. (I am keeping it in a jar in the refrigerator!)

These sourdough pancakes may be some of the best pancakes I’ve ever made. AMAZING. The first sourdough waffle recipe is a wonderful way to use an excess of starter without incorporating a lot of other ingredients, and, finally, the cinnamon-sugar sourdough waffles were a close second to the pancakes in terms of deliciousness factor. All great!

The recipe for the sourdough pancakes was adapted from theperfectloaf.com. I weighed the ingredients and used whole wheat flour and full fat Greek yogurt. We ate them topped with fresh berries and drizzled with pure maple syrup.

Sourdough Pancakes

Yield: about 16 pancakes

• 2 large eggs
• 245g (1 cup) whole milk
• 61g (1/4 cup) Greek yogurt
• 250g (about 1 1/2 cups, stirred down) non-fed sourdough starter
• 4g (1 tsp) pure vanilla extract
• 180g (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose and/or whole wheat flour (I used white whole wheat flour)
• 6g (1 tsp) baking soda, sifted
• 4g (1 tsp) baking powder
• 5g (1 tsp) fine sea salt
• 50g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
• 63g (1/4 cup, 4T, or 1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted

1. Beat eggs in a medium bowl.
2. Add milk, yogurt, sourdough starter, and vanilla. Stir to incorporate.
3. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
4. Add dry mix to the egg mixture, mixing well.
5. Stir in melted butter.
6. Let rest for about 30 minutes to let your sourdough starter get going just a bit. Adjust the consistency of the batter, if needed. (see note below)
7. Lightly grease a hot griddle. (I used cooking oil spray.)
8. Ladle the batter onto the griddle and cook until light brown and bubbles start to appear on top, then flip to cook the other side. Refrain from flipping multiple times.
9. Serve with fresh berries and pure maple syrup, as desired.

Note: You may need to adjust the amount of milk depending on the stiffness of your sourdough starter and your preferred batter consistency. The above ingredients worked well with my starter; if you’re using a stiff starter, you might want to add around 1/2 cup more milk.

These sourdough waffles are the perfect option if you have a lot of starter to discard. I made them plain but plan to try them with incorporated fresh or frozen blueberries next time. We ate them topped with sliced bananas and pure maple syrup.

Sourdough Waffles

Yield: 8 waffles

• 2 cups (454g) milkshake-thick sourdough starter discard (non-fed)
• 4 T canola oil or melted butter
• 1 T vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup granulated or light brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp baking soda, sifted
• 1 tsp coarse salt
• milk, if needed to adjust the batter consistency
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, optional
• sliced bananas and/or fresh berries, to serve
• maple syrup, to serve

1. Combine starter, oil/butter, vanilla, sugar and egg in a large bowl. Whisk well to combine.
2. Add baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine. Adjust the batter consistency with milk, if necessary.
3. Fold in berries, if using.
4. Lightly coat the waffle iron with cooking spray.
5. Ladle some of the batter into the waffle iron to fill the pan. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
6. Transfer to a cooling rack for a minute or two and then to a cutting board. Separate and keep warm.
7. Repeat with the remaining waffle batter.
8. Serve with fruit, drizzled with maple syrup, as desired.

These cinnamon-sugar sourdough waffles were very special. The recipe was adapted from Artisan Sourdough Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide to Delicious Handcrafted Bread with Minimal Kneading by Emilie Raffa, via epicurious.com. I used white whole wheat flour and incorporated vanilla extract.

We ate them with cubed pineapple and fresh berries. My son sprinkled them with additional cinnamon-sugar. 🙂 Fabulous! I actually made a double batch.

Cinnamon-Sugar Sourdough Waffles

Yield: 7 to 8 waffles

For the Cinnamon-Sugar:

• 1⁄4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp (3 g) cinnamon

For the Waffle Batter:

• 1⁄2 cup (120 g) leftover starter (non-fed)
• 1 cup (240 ml) milk, whole or 2% (I used 1%)
• 3 to 4 T (42 g) unsalted butter, melted, divided
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour and/or whole wheat flour (I used white whole wheat flour)
• 1 T (12 g) granulated sugar
• 2 tsp (10 g) baking powder
• 1⁄2 tsp fine sea salt
• cooking oil spray, for coating

Optional Toppings:

• cubed fresh pineapple
• mixed seasonal berries
• coconut flakes
• pure maple syrup, to serve (we ate them without syrup)

1. Combine the cinnamon and sugar in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
2. Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Combine the leftover starter, milk, 2 tablespoons (28 g) of melted butter, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl. Whisk well to combine.
4. Add the sugar, baking, powder and salt and whisk until smooth.
5. Add the flour and continue to whisk until smooth. If the batter seems too thick, add more milk to thin out the texture. (This will all depend on the consistency of your sourdough starter.)
6. Lightly coat the waffle iron with cooking spray.
7. Ladle some of the batter into the waffle iron to fill the pan. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
8. Transfer to a cooling rack for a minute or two and then to a cutting board.
9. Brush lightly with some of the remaining melted butter. Sprinkle with reserved cinnamon sugar to coat the top.
10. Repeat with the remaining waffle batter.
11. To serve, top your waffles with the pineapple, mixed berries, and coconut flakes, as desired. Enjoy with sweet maple syrup on the side. (We ate them without syrup.)

Note: Once completely cool, these waffles can be frozen for up to 2 months. Cover in plastic wrap and a layer of foil before freezing. Bake frozen at 350°F (180°C) until warmed through.

About Josette@thebrookcook

I live in Stony Brook, New York on Long Island. I love garlic and baking. My hobby (and love) is to try new recipes. My favorite recipe resources include The New York Times, Food and Wine, Bon Appetit, and Martha Stewart Living. Enjoy!

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