Sourdough Discard Quick Bread Recipes

Name: 6 Sourdough Discard Quick Bread Recipes - Documenting Simple Living
Uploaded: 2022-08-12T13:08:22+00:00
Duration: 6 min 53 s
Description: Ready in under 1 hour, these 6 sourdough discard quick bread recipes that are simple to make. There is no reason to get rid of your sourdough

Last Updated on April 27, 2025 by Nico

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Ready in under 1 hour, these 6 sourdough discard quick bread recipes that are simple to make. There is no reason to get rid of your sourdough discard with so many delicious quick breads to try.

An overhead shot of homemade sourdough discard naan and a hand holding a slice of sourdough discard apple cake. There is a cast iron skillet in the background.

Sourdough discard quick bread recipes can be hit or miss but there are some that always taste delicious. Most of my recipes avoid using sugar. If you have maple syrup or honey, sourdough discard, flour, and a few other simple ingredients on hand, you can make a ton of delicious breads quickly using sourdough discard.

An overhead shot of a sourdough discard apple cake in a cast iron skillet, sourdough discard naan, and sourdough oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips.

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Tips

As you build up your sourdough starter, you can store the discard in an airtight container in the fridge. That way when you go to make these quick bread recipes you’ll have enough discard available.

FAQ

Can You Use Sourdough Discard Instead Of Starter?

You can use sourdough discard instead of mature starter to make a variety of recipes. Discard is great in flat bread recipes like naan, flatbread, and pizza bases, and in baked goods. Discard has fewer fermentation benefits than mature starter, so if you are sensitive to gluten, make sure to wait until your starter is mature to make bread.

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6 Fool-Proof Sourdough Discard Quick Bread Recipes

Naturally Sweetened Sourdough Apple Muffins

These naturally sweetened apple muffins are ready in under 30 minutes. They are free of processed sugar and use only ripe apples and maple syrup to create a moist and sweet muffin. They are perfect with a hot espresso or with lots of butter for breakfast.

Sourdough crackers with thyme and sea salt scattered on a wooden cutting board.

Sourdough Crackers With Olive Oil And Herbs (No Wait)

Sourdough discard crackers are very quick to make. You can add fresh or dried herbs into the discard or you could try adding cheese, tomatoes, or even jalapeños into the discard before putting it into the oven.

An overhead shot of homemade sourdough naan. A person is holding on naan and there is a woodn cutting board in the background.

Easy No-Wait Sourdough Discard Naan (No Yeast)

Sourdough discard naan is so simple to make. Naan works great as a side dish but also as sandwich bread, pizza bases, and more. It’s a super versatile quick sourdough discard bread.

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Simple Sourdough Discard Banana Bread Recipe

This banana bread is ready in under an hour. If you have overripe bananas, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a few other common ingredients on hand, you can whip this up as a simple breakfast or snack.

An overhead shot of a cast iron skillet with a sourdough discard apple cake.

Sourdough Discard Apple Cake Recipe (No-Wait)

This apple cake is perfect for apple season. If you have maple syrup, cinnamon, and a few other simple ingredients on hand, you can make this delicious apple cake using sourdough discard. You could even top it with homemade cinnamon whipped cream!

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Savoury Sourdough Scallion Pancakes

These sourdough discard scallion pancakes are ready in under 10 minutes and use only five ingredients. Sourdough discard is combined with cheddar cheese, scallions, baking soda, and salt and fried in butter to create a delicious and savoury snack.