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Sourdough Discard Graham Crackers Recipe

  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: About 20 crackers 1x

Description

Homemade sourdough discard graham crackers are crisp, lightly sweetened, and packed with warm flavors. Perfect for snacking, s’mores, or pie crusts, this easy recipe uses up leftover sourdough starter for a delicious treat.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed)
  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar (or honey)
  • 1 tablespoon molasses (optional, for a deeper flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Mix the Dough
    • Whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
    • In a separate large mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar (or honey) until smooth.
    • Mix in sourdough discard, molasses (if using), and vanilla extract.
    • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until dough forms.
    • Stir in milk, adding just enough to bring dough together.
  2. Chill the Dough
    • Flatten dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Roll and Cut
    • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about ⅛-inch thickness.
    • Cut into squares or rectangles using a pizza cutter or cookie cutter.
    • Transfer pieces to a baking sheet and poke holes with a fork for even baking.
  4. Bake
    • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
    • Let cool completely on the baking sheet to crisp up.

Notes

  • Gluten-Free: Substitute a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Sweeter Crackers: Add an extra tablespoon of brown sugar or drizzle with honey.
  • Spiced Version: Increase cinnamon or add nutmeg and ginger.
  • Chocolate Graham Crackers: Mix in 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • chill time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Category: snack, dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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