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Fluffy Sourdough Discard Pancakes Recipe with Maple Brown Butter

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These fluffy sourdough discard pancakes are light and tangy, topped with a rich maple brown butter sauce that adds a nutty sweetness and caramel warmth. Perfect for cozy breakfasts and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sourdough discard (about 240 ml)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ¾ cup milk (180 ml), whole milk recommended
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted + extra for cooking
  • Pure maple syrup, for serving
  • For the maple brown butter:
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk sourdough discard, milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
  3. Mix wet into dry: Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined; lumps are fine.
  4. Preheat skillet: Heat a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium heat and coat with butter or oil.
  5. Cook pancakes: Pour about ¼ cup batter per pancake onto skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set, then flip and cook 1-2 minutes until golden.
  6. Make maple brown butter: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, swirling until golden brown and nutty (3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup.
  7. Serve: Stack pancakes, drizzle with maple brown butter, and add extra maple syrup if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter; lumps are okay. Use room-temperature eggs and milk for best rise. Preheat pan properly to avoid burning or undercooking. Brown butter carefully to avoid burning. If batter is too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen.

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