The discard provides a natural tanginess identical to the buttermilk tang in old-fashioned flapjack recipes, and these are notably lighter than standard pancakes because fermentation has already begun breaking down the flour proteins.
Light, tangy sourdough discard pancakes — ready in minutes with almost no dedicated ingredients.
Ingredients
Method
- Combine all ingredients and mix until just combined — do not overmix.
- Cook on a lightly buttered griddle over medium heat.
- Flip once bubbles form and the edges look dry, about 2 minutes per side.
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These pancakes solve the discard problem better than any other use for it, because the tang that makes discard hard to bake with elsewhere is exactly what makes a great pancake taste like something more than flour and water. There is no separate starter to maintain and no waiting on rise time, so this is the recipe worth keeping on hand for the mornings when the jar is getting full and breakfast still needs to happen.