Turn your leftover sourdough discard into a delicious break with this sourdough discard waffles recipe! Prepare these delightful waffles by giving the batter an overnight rest at room temperature, allowing the flavors to meld, decreasing phytic acid, and making these easier to digest. Join us on this tasty adventure and make mouthwatering waffles for breakfast!
If you’re like me, throwing out that sourdough starter discard is not something you want to do. But now, you are wondering what to do with the excess starter. Well, look no further! These waffles are a good use for that excess sourdough starter. Homemade waffles will give your house those ‘lazy Saturday morning, pajamas until noon’ vibes. Trust me, there’s something special about you and your kiddos mixing up a batch of batter the night before, setting it aside, and waking up to the anticipation of those golden, crispy-edged waffles. It’s the kind of breakfast that turns a regular day into a mini celebration, because who doesn’t love a breakfast feast without the rush? Or maybe these can be your invitation to make today a brunch day.
If you have not got your own sourdough starter, check out my post here on how to make one. You can use it for so many things! Tortillas, cakes, bread, cookies, buns, and more! Also, if you’re looking for a pumpkin variety of these, check out my post here where I share my sourdough pumpkin waffle recipe. They are no ordinary waffles!
Serve these sourdough discard waffles with plenty of butter, your choice of syrup, and maybe even some fruit.
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Are sourdough recipes healthier for you?
When you make overnight sourdough recipes, you are fermenting the grains. This helps to make the flour within your recipe easier to digest. Fermenting your grains by souring also decreases the phytic acid content. Phytic acid can bind to the other nutrients within your body so you absorb less.
This fermentation process works best at room temperature or a hair warmer. You’ll see your batter, dough, or starter begin to bubble showing you it’s “active”. These bubbles are showing that your sourdough is doing a sort of “pre-digesting” of the grains. Because the souring process occurs, some people who may not be able to tolerate regular grains, might find sourdough easier on their digestive system.
Tips for making this sourdough discard waffles recipe
- You don’t have to allow these to sit overnight. You can mix up the batter the morning of, but this does not allow the souring and fermenting to occur.
- If you do let the batter sit overnight, make sure to cover your overnight sponge and mixing bowl with a bowl cover, beeswax wrap, or plastic wrap. Then, the next morning you can add in the rest of the ingredients and you are good to go!
- Our house loves to add frozen blueberries, fresh berries, or chocolate chips.
- Using coconut oil helps to make the waffles nice and crispy.
- When oiling your griddle, use a stick of butter or spray avocado oil.
- Do not add too much batter as it will spill out of the sides of your griddle as it heats up.
- Do not open your waffle iron until it’s done! If it’s sticking some, just flip it back over so it can cook a little while longer.
FAQs
Can I use melted butter instead of coconut oil?
Yes! Butter gives it a delicious buttery flavor, but coconut oil helps your sourdough waffles be more crispy. We enjoy crispy waffles, but the choice is yours!
Can I use an active starter?
You do not have to use an unfed starter, but still add the baking soda to help these waffles fluff up.
Why are my waffles sticking?
You probably did one of two things. You either did not allow the waffle iron to get hot enough or you did not oil it well enough.
Can I freeze these waffles?
You certainly can, just be aware they may not be as crispy as they are fresh. You can put them in freezer bags and suck out all the air so they are less likely to get freezer burnt. Make sure to put the date on the bag so you remember when you made them.
How much batter do I use?
That will depend on the size of your waffle maker. I usually use about a cup of batter for mine.
How to make this sourdough discard waffles recipe
To allow your waffle batter to sour overnight: Stir in the “hooch” if there’s some on top of your starter (this is the liquid that sometimes separates and sits on top). Get a large bowl so you do not have to dirty up too many dishes. Mix in your starter, flour, sucanat (or sugar), and buttermilk. Cover with a bowl wrap or beeswax wrap and allow to sit at room temperature overnight.
The next day: Heat up your waffle iron while you add the rest of the ingredients together. Add your egg and oil to your starter mix that sat overnight. Next, add the rest of your dry ingredients.
Grease up your waffle iron with your choice of cooking spray. Spoon batter out of the bowl and add it to your hot waffle iron.
Cook until the outside of the waffle is a nice golden brown.
Top with butter, fresh fruit, maple syrup, whipped cream, or your favorite toppings! Then enjoy your delicious sourdough waffles. 🙂
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Easy Sourdough Discard Waffles (overnight recipe)
These waffles turn out crispy and can be customized to include your favorite toppings. Make them sweet or savory, the choice is yours!
Ingredients
Overnight Sponge Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup unfed starter
- 2 tablespoons sucanat (or sugar)
- 2 cups milk
The next morning add:
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- To allow your waffle batter to sour overnight: Stir in the "hooch" if there's some on top of your starter (this is the liquid that sometimes separates and sits on top). Mix in your starter, flour, sucanat (or sugar), and milk. Cover with a bowl wrap or beeswax wrap and allow to sit at room temperature overnight.
- The next day: Heat up your waffle iron while you add the rest of the ingredients together. Add your egg and oil to your starter mix that sat overnight. Next, add the rest of your dry ingredients.
- Grease up your waffle iron with your choice of cooking spray.
- Spoon batter out of the bowl and add it to your hot waffle iron.
- Cook until the outside of the waffle is a nice golden brown.
- Top with butter, fresh fruit, maple syrup, whipped cream, or your favorite toppings! Then enjoy your delicious sourdough waffles. 🙂
Notes
- Make these your own! Add chocolate chips or frozen berries to the batter before cooking
- Top with your favorite toppings, fresh fruit, maple syrup, and butter.
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