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Sourdough Discard Cracker Recipe

Kara
These tangy, crisp crackers are a ridiculously easy way to use your extra sourdough start! So many flavor options, your family is sure to love them!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizers and Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings (about 10 crackers)
Calories 81 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sourdough discard
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil (or melted butter)
  • ½ tsp garlic salt
  • 1.5 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup)
  • ⅛ tsp kosher salt (or other flaky salt)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or line with a piece of parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the sourdough starter discard, olive oil, garlic salt, and cheese. Stir vigorously until well blended.
  • Pour the batter onto the prepared pan. Use an offset spatula to spread it as thin as possible. Bake at 350 degrees for about 8 minutes, or until set.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and use a pastry wheel or pizza cutter to score the dough into your desired size of cracker.
  • Spray the crackers with water or cooking spray and sprinkle with kosher salt or flaky sea salt. Bake for another 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
  • Use a metal spatula to place the crackers on a wire rack. Let the crackers cool completely. (If you can wait that long!)

Notes

  •  I love the flavor of melted butter, but it starts to firm up when you add it to the starter, so it's much harder to mix together.
  • Crackers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
CRACKER VARIATIONS:
Spicy - Use 1/2 cup of pepper jack cheese in place of the cheddar, and add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Sprinkle an additional 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes on top with the salt.
Protein Crackers - In place of the cheddar, squeeze 1/2 cup of cottage cheese dry and mash it slightly with a fork. Add 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese. (These take a bit longer to bake.)
Basil Parmesan - Omit cheddar, add a teaspoon of dried basil and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese. 
Everything Bagel - Omit the cheese and add 2-3 teaspoons of everything bagel seasoning to the batter. (Don't sprinkle it on top, the dried onions burn!)
Herb - In addition to the garlic salt, add 1-2 teaspoons of rosemary, thyme, Italian seasoning, or any herbs you enjoy. These are tasty with or without cheese.
Dairy Free Crackers - Simply omit the cheese in any of the flavor variations. The crackers won't be quite as light and crisp, but they are still very tasty!

Nutrition

Serving: 10crackersCalories: 81kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 217mgPotassium: 4mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 53IUCalcium: 38mgIron: 0.03mg
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