Sourdough Discard Fall Recipes!

Get Ready for the Holidays: Seasonal Sourdough Discard Recipes

The holidays are just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by turning your sourdough discard into something delicious? Instead of tossing it, transform that extra starter into pies, biscuits, breads, and cookies that will wow your family. I know this is what I'll be doing this year!

Here are some of the best sourdough discard recipes for Thanksgiving I found while browsing! All from King Arthur Baking. They’re cozy, festive, and absolutely perfect for fall gatherings.

Starting with the King Arthur Website: 12 sourdough discard recipes for Thanksgiving by Laura Scaduto

She has everything from Pie dough to cornbread and cookies. All with a fall flavor! These are just a few of the ones I'm sure I'll be making this holiday season!

1. Sourdough Pie Crust

   1. Flaky, buttery, and just a little tangy.

2. Sourdough Apple Pie 

   1. A fall classic made even better with a discard.

3. Sourdough Cornbread 

   1. Moist, golden, and skillet-baked.

4. Buttery Sourdough Biscuits 

   1. Fluffy layers, perfect with gravy.

5. Buttery Sourdough Buns

   1. Tender and pull-apart ready.

6. Sourdough Pumpkin Spice Bread 

   1. Full of fall flavor.

7. Sourdough Ginger Pumpkin Bread  

   1. Warm, spiced, and cozy.

8. Maple Pecan Sourdough Scones 

   1. Sweet, nutty, and seasonal.

      
      

And sooo many more to choose from!

Another great read from Author and Sourdough Baker PJ Hamel. She teached you how to take standard recipes and turn them into sourdough ones. Using the discard so nothing goes to waste! Making delicious autumnal treats. The flavors of fall: apple, pumpkin ... and sourdough.

"Any recipe that calls for flour and liquid (water, milk, juice, or the like; not a liquid fat or liquid sweetener) is fair game for substituting discard starter."

Don't forget to use some King Arthur All-Purpose flour for all your baking needs!

1. Sugar- Crusted Apple Cobbler

   • Sourdough Discard Substitution:

     • Get rid of the buttermilk and flour.

     • Instead, add in 1 cup (227g) sourdough discard in step 3!

2. Pumpkin Cheddar Biscuits

   • Sourdough Discard Substitution:

     • Reduce flour to 1 1/3 cups

     • Add in 3/4 cup (170g) sourdough discard with the pumpkin!

     • Using King Arthur Better Cheddar Cheese Powder

3. Thanksgiving Muffins

   • Sourdough Discard Substitution:

     • Get rid of the All-Purpose Flour, Milk and reduce the Whole Wheat flour down to 1/2 cup.

     • Instead add in 1 cup (227g) sourdough discard to the mixing bowk in step 2 when mixing the wet ingredients together!

     • Also using King Arthur Cinnamon Sweet Bits

4. Pumpkin Yeast Bread

   • Sourdough Discard Substitution:

     • Get rid of the milk and 1 cup of flour

     • Add in 1 cup (227g) sourdough discard in step 1!

     • Using Burlap and Barrel Ground Cardamom

5. Apple Pancakes with Boiled Cider

   • Sourdough Discard Substitution:

     • Reduce the flour to 1/2 cup and milk to 1/2 cup

     • Add in 1 cup (227g) Sourdough Discard to eggs, milk, and oil.

6. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

   • Sourdough Discard Substitution:

     • Reduce flour to 1 1/4 cup

     • Add 1 cup (227g) discard to the pumpkin, eggs, and vanilla.

     • instead of making traditional cookies, due to the texture of the batter from the discard, pour into a 9x13 pan. Making Cookie Bars!

     • Vanilla Extract

   
   

Want to level up your seasonal baking? These festive flavors from King Arthur Baking Company are perfect add-ins for your sourdough discard recipes:

• Vermont Maple Syrup

  • This Maple Syrup is an amber syrup that is light yet tasty.

  • It can be used the classic way on top of Pancakes or Waffles, or use it in holiday recipes such as doughnut holes, Maple Walnut Bread, Maple Shortbread, and sooooo many more! Check out some more recipes here!

• Vermont Boiled Cider

  • This Cider adds a wonderful layer of apple intensity to anything you bake. Use it as a flavor accent in pies, crisps, or crumbles. The flavor your holiday recipes need!

• Pumpkin Spiced Infused Maple Syrup

  • Maple Syrup, but with the cosy flavors of fall. Infused with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, vanilla, and clove. It can be used the classic way on pancakes, waffles, and French toast, or add it to your favorite recipes and coffees!

• Apple Pie Spice

  • Everyone knows about Pumpkin Spice, but what about Apple Spice?? A blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.

  • This Spice can be used in cobblers, muffins, and cookies.

  • Also great in coffee to make "Apple Pie Spiced" Flavored Coffees

• Pumpkin Pie Spice

  • The Spice that everyone knows around the holiday time! Perfect for the classic Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Loaf, doughnuts, and anything you can imagine.

  • Add it to your coffee to make a signature Pumpkin Spiced Latte.

• Vietnamese Cinnamon

  • Stronger than regular cinnamon, this spice is spicy and lends a bold, vibrant taste to your baked goods.

  • It can be used in place of regular Cinnamon for a deeper flavor profile.

Looking to embrace the cozy spirit of autumn with some delightful baking tools? Discover these charming finds that will inspire your baking adventures!

• Sur La Table Autumn Blend Sprinkles

• Nordic Ware Original Bundt® Pan

• Nordic Ware Pumpkin Cakelet Pan

• Sur La Table Jack-O-Lantern Hand Pie Cutters, Set of 2

• Sur La Table 3-D Pumpkin Patch Cookie Cutters, Set of 11

• Sur La Table Edible Halloween Sprinkles

• Staub Stoneware Mini Pumpkin Cocotte, .5 qt

Tips for Using Sourdough Discard

• Store your sourdough discard in the refrigerator to keep it fresh until you're ready to use it.

• Experiment with different flavors by adding spices, herbs, or cheese to your recipes.

• Adjust the hydration of your recipes based on the amount of discard you have on hand.

Conclusion

Planning your sourdough discard recipes will not only reduce waste but also add a unique touch to your holiday celebrations. Get creative and enjoy the baking process with your sourdough starter!