Sourdough Discard Recipes

Sourdough discard recipes are the perfect way to turn your leftover starter into something delicious without spending days on traditional sourdough. This simple discard bread is soft, flavorful, and ready in under 2 hours, making it ideal for beginners or busy bakers.

Ingredients

450 g bread flour
360 g warm water
10 g salt
7 g instant or rapid yeast
100 g sourdough discard (unfed starter)

Directions

Combine flour, warm water, yeast, salt, and sourdough discard in a bowl. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Cover and let rise 1–2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 220°C (430°F) with a Dutch oven inside.
Turn dough onto floured parchment and gently shape into a round loaf.
Score the top if desired.
Place dough into the hot Dutch oven, cover, and bake 30 minutes.
Remove lid and bake 10 minutes more at 200°C (390°F).
Cool at least 1 hour before slicing.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf