Sourdough starters may be able to "start your sourdough," but that versatile brew can be used for a lot more than just bread. Some bakers add a portion of sourdough discard to their baked goods as a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One troublesome thing about baking sourdough bread is when the instructions prompt you to get rid of some of the starter before you feed it.

Brooke Jackson-Glidden was the editor of Eater Portland. I’ve had a sourdough starter for years, but I’ve only baked a loaf a handful of times. Making bread well takes a balance of meticulousness and ...

This easy recipe for sourdough discard biscuits uses discarded sourdough starter to make these buttery cheddar cheese biscuits from scratch. They’re perfect with breakfast, lunch or dinner! This ...

Bake up a loaf of sourdough to enjoy on its own or to incorporate in another recipe, then use the discard to add a touch of tang to waffles, crackers, and more. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, ...

This story was originally published in April 2020. When I made sourdough starter for the first time, I did not discard the starter after every feeding, as is recommended by many professional bakers. I ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Baking my own bread has been a great way to save money — I don't have to drop $5 or more on a nice ...