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Fluffy Sourdough Discard Pancakes with Crisp Golden Edges

Cloud-soft pancakes with crisp golden edges and sourdough tang. Make the batter the night before for a fuss-free breakfast.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 476

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup sourdough discard straight from the fridge
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup milk whole milk preferred
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil plus more for the skillet

Method
 

Overnight Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, salt, sourdough discard, eggs, milk, vanilla, and avocado oil. Do not add the baking powder or baking soda yet; whisk just until no dry patches remain, then cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
  2. The following morning, sift the baking powder and baking soda over the chilled batter. Whisk gently until the leaveners are fully mixed in.
  3. The batter should look thick and show tiny bubbles. If it seems too dense to scoop, loosen it with 1 tablespoon of milk at a time.
  4. Set the batter aside for at least 5 minutes so it becomes lively and bubbly. You can use it straight from the fridge.
Same Day Preparation
  1. For a same-day version, whisk the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Add the sourdough discard, eggs, milk, vanilla, and oil, then stir gently until smooth. Let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Warm a large skillet or griddle over low heat and add about 1 tablespoon of oil, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.
  3. Use a 1/3-cup scoop to pour the batter into the pan. Cook over low heat until the edges look set and bubbles pop on the surface, then flip. Continue cooking until both sides are deep golden. Serve warm with fresh berries, maple syrup, or strawberry puree.

Nutrition

Calories: 476kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 13gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 985mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13g

Notes

Check that your baking powder and baking soda are fresh; old leavening gives flat pancakes.
A quick test pancake lets you adjust the heat before cooking the full batch.
Grease the skillet or griddle lightly, even if it is nonstick, for easy flipping and crisp edges.
If the pan gets hotter over time, lower the heat so the pancakes stay golden rather than scorched.
Use butter instead of oil to cook for especially crisp, buttery edges.
Store leftover pancakes in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months and toast to reheat.
Add blueberries or chocolate chips to the batter just before cooking, or serve with maple syrup and strawberry puree.

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