Make sourdough crackers using active starter or discard with the easiest sourdough cracker recipe ever! Discard, butter, and seasonings combine for toasty, crispy crackers perfect for snacking or charcuterie.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/picture>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nI love to make Whole Wheat Einkorn Sourdough Bread<\/a>, No-Knead Einkorn Sourdough Bread<\/a>, and Simple Sourdough Bread<\/a>.<\/p>\n But what about some sourdough discard recipes to use up all the extra discard?<\/p>\n Luckily, I have some tricks up my sleeve when it comes to using my sourdough discard<\/a>. I use it to make Sourdough Pancakes<\/a>, Sourdough Waffles<\/a>, and Buttery Sourdough Biscuits<\/a>, which are all amazing for two reasons\u2026<\/p>\n So, it\u2019s only natural that I\u2019ve added a sourdough crackers recipe to round out my list of amazing sourdough recipes.<\/p>\n Not only is this sourdough cracker recipe the EASIEST cracker recipe you\u2019ll ever make, but it is also:<\/p>\n The great thing about this sourdough cracker recipe is that you use sourdough starter<\/a>. It\u2019s a great way to use up your starter without adding any extra flour.<\/p>\n Sourdough crackers only require 4 ingredients!<\/p>\n Psst! If you\u2019re going to add salt, I highly recommend Ava Jane\u2019s Kitchen. You may think all salt is created equal, but unfortunately, 90% of the salt produced around the world contains microplastics<\/a> (gross, right?). Ava Jane\u2019s Kitchen is an exception. Their salt is 100% microplastic-free, and it\u2019s SO GOOD! Plus, you can get a free 8oz. bag of sea salt (just pay shipping and handling!)<\/em><\/p>\n Ready to make the best crackers? Follow these simple instructions!<\/p>\n Step 1. Preheat the oven<\/strong> to 300F.<\/p>\n Step 2. Melt the butter <\/strong>in a medium mixing bowl<\/a>.<\/p>\n Step 3. Add<\/strong> the starter, seasoning, and salt<\/a> (if using). Stir well. There is no need to chill the dough.<\/p>\n Step 4. Line a baking sheet<\/a> pan <\/strong>with a piece of parchment paper<\/a> (MUST be parchment \u2013 do not use a Silpat mat).<\/p>\n Step 5. Pour the cracker mixture <\/strong>onto the parchment paper and use a spatula<\/a> to spread it into a thin layer, making at least 12\u2033x 9\u2033 rectangle.<\/p>\n You can poke the crackers with a fork if you would like to prevent puffing, but these crackers stay fairly uniform throughout baking, so it isn\u2019t necessary.<\/em><\/p>\n Step 6. Bake for 10 minutes.<\/strong> Score with a sharp knife using an up-down motion, not a pulling motion (that tears the cracker).<\/p>\n Step 7. Bake for 15-25 more minutes,<\/strong> checking the crackers at 15 minutes and then every 5 minutes after to ensure browning but not burning. Rotate the pan if one side gets brown faster than the other. Thinner crackers will bake faster than thicker crackers.<\/p>\n Step 8. Cool on the pan<\/strong> for 5 minutes.<\/p>\n Store sourdough discard crackers in a glass airtight container<\/a> with a lid \u2013 if they last that long! Since homemade crackers don\u2019t have extra preservatives, they\u2019re best eaten fresh or within a couple of days.<\/p>\n You can use either fresh or dried herbs to add customizable flavors to the sourdough crackers recipe. Try a sprinkle of one of these (or come up with your own!):<\/p>\n You can also add finely chopped seeds like sunflower seeds<\/a>, flax seeds<\/a>, or sesame seeds<\/a> for seedy crackers.<\/p>\n Want vegan sourdough crackers? Use olive oil<\/a> instead of melted butter. Note that your crackers will turn out a bit more crispy and the oil flavor will come through, so use a high-quality oil with good flavor.<\/p>\n For gluten free sourdough crackers, start with gluten free sourdough starter<\/a>. Follow the same method for crispy crackers that are gluten free!<\/p>\n My favorite way to enjoy sourdough crackers is with my favorite Homemade Hummus Recipe<\/a>, served as a healthy snack for the whole family.<\/p>\n How do sourdough crackers fit into healthy snacking?<\/p>\n Think of a snack like a mini meal \u2013 you still want it to hit the macros that you need.<\/p>\n For me, healthy snacks:<\/p>\n So for crackers, I would eat them with something that also includes protein, like meat and cheese for a mini charcuterie board, or hummus<\/a>. Add a few fresh veggies on the side and I\u2019m set!<\/p>\n Yes! This recipe is so versatile that you can use either sourdough starter<\/a> or sourdough discard to make this recipe! New, old, cold, or warm. It REALLY doesn\u2019t matter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Yes. You can substitute the butter with olive oil<\/a>. I haven\u2019t substituted the butter myself, but using olive oil would be a delicious way to make this recipe vegan. Note: The olive oil will make the crackers a bit more crispy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Since these homemade sourdough crackers don\u2019t have extra preservatives, they\u2019re best eaten within 1-2 days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Maybe, but I haven\u2019t tried that, although this cracker recipe naturally tastes cheesy without adding cheese. If you want cheesy crackers, try my Homemade Cheez Its<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Sign up for my FREE Fight Inflation Workshop<\/strong>\u00a0and learn simple strategies to save money, even with rising food costs!\n\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
SOURDOUGH CRACKERS<\/h2>\n
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SOURDOUGH CRACKER RECIPE INGREDIENTS<\/h2>\n
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HOW TO MAKE SOURDOUGH DISCARD CRACKERS<\/h2>\n
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SOURDOUGH CRACKERS RECIPE VARIATIONS<\/h2>\n
SERVE WITH SOURDOUGH CRACKERS<\/h2>\n
SOURDOUGH CRACKERS FOR SNACKING<\/h2>\n
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SOUR DOUGH DISCARD CRACKERS FAQS<\/h2>\n
Can I use sourdough starter discard to make sourdough crackers?<\/h3>\n
Can I make these sourdough crackers vegan?<\/h3>\n
How long do sour dough discard crackers last?<\/h3>\n
Can you make cheesy sourdough crackers?<\/h3>\n
MORE SOURDOUGH DISCARD RECIPES<\/h2>\n
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