These 15 Gluten Free Sourdough Discard Recipes are hands-down some of the best bakes I’ve had since going gluten-free nine years ago.
If you’ve embarked on a gluten-free sourdough journey, you’ve likely run into the same question we all do: What am I supposed to do with all this discard?
Sourdough discard is the portion of starter you remove before feeding. It may seem sleepy, but it’s still active and full of flavor—perfect for baking! Still confused? You can read more about the difference between sourdough starter and discard.
While it might seem like a byproduct, it’s actually one of my favorite secret ingredients in the kitchen. Gluten free sourdough discard gives you that signature sourdough tang without the wait. It's an easy way to add depth, texture, and richness to recipes you're already making.
You Don't Actually Throw it Away!
In this post, I’m sharing my favorite gluten free sourdough discard recipes: flaky pie crust, chewy pretzels, soft sandwich bread, tender biscuits, fudgy brownies, chewy cookies, even homemade pop-tarts—and more. These are recipes I come back to again and again, and I hope you’ll find a new favorite or two!
Beautiful golden brown and chewy gluten free sourdough bread bowls with a pillowy soft interior. They're also dairy-free and vegan (apart from an egg wash, which can be replaced with oil.)Simply ladle in your favorite soup or hearty chili, and you’ve got a perfect pairing that feels like home in every bite.
Gluten Free Lemon Bundt Cake | Best Sourdough Discard Recipes
Gluten Free Lemon Cake is sponge-y and dense, yet light and airy. The gluten free sourdough discard adds a slight tang, perfectly complemented by a homemade lemon glaze, fresh lemon zest, and fresh fruit.
Gluten Free Sourdough Cheddar Biscuits | Best Sourdough Discard Recipes
Gluten Free Sourdough Cheddar Biscuits have a tender, flaky texture and a rich, cheesy flavor, which comes from the generous amount of cheddar cheese baked into them. They have a golden-brown crust that's slightly crisp on the outside, and they're incredibly buttery and soft on the inside. The sourdough adds a slight tang.
Gluten Free Sourdough Poptarts are stuffed with strawberry jam filling, baked until golden brown and flaky, then topped with a strawberry glaze. This gluten free poptart recipe is actually an improvement to their regular wheat counterparts. The crust is much thicker and has a crispy, buttery exterior.
Gluten Free Soft Pretzel | Best Sourdough Discard Recipes
Chewy, golden brown gluten-free soft pretzels made using gluten-free sourdough discard. Enjoy fresh and hot with your favorite dipping sauce, or coat in cinnamon-sugar. Tastes just like the mall.
Tender, fluffy muffins made with a combination of gluten free sourdough discard and Greek yogurt for a subtle tang. Every bite contains a burst of rich, melty chocolate chips - it's basically like eating a chocolate chip cookie for breakfast.
Incredibly fluffy and pull-apart tender Gluten Free Sourdough Rolls. You can serve these for dinner in just about an hour! Serve with homemade Cinnamon Honey Butter for the ultimate pairing.
Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies | Gluten Free Sourdough Discard Recipes
The perfect way to use up some extra gluten-free sourdough discard. These cookies have a soft-baked and fluffy interior with a chewy, golden brown exterior and a generous disbursement of chocolate chips. For a slight sourdough tang, use discard up to two weeks old.
Fluffy pancakes with a soft and tender crumb no one will know is gluten free. One of the tastiest and easiest ways to use up gluten free sourdough discard.
Gluten Free Sourdough Pie Crust - Sourdough Discard Recipes
Gluten Free Sourdough Pie Crust is buttery, flaky, and tender. An egg wash gets it perfectly golden brown on the outside while being soft and flaky on the inside. Use it for savory or sweet recipes - use older discard or ferment the dough in the fridge for savory recipes, optional. *Makes ONE top or bottom crust - double recipe to make both a bottom and top crust.
Soft, fluffy, and moist gluten free sourdough sandwich bread with a crisp, golden-brown crust. Made with gluten-free all-purpose flour for simplicity and affordability. This recipe combines sourdough discard and yeast instead of an active starter, making it quick, easy, and perfect for gluten free sourdough beginners.
Use up ripe bananas and a jar of sourdough discard to make this super moist, tender, cinnamon-spiced banana bread. It’s a great base recipe—perfect for adding chopped nuts, chocolate chips, dried fruit, or even a streusel topping (or enjoy it plain).
Which of These Gluten Free Sourdough Discard Recipes Are You Going to Try First?
I'd love to know which of these gf sourdough discard recipes caught your eye first. Or if you've already made one or a few, let me know in the comments!
Looking for Gluten Free Sourdough Recipes?
If you're looking for more of a traditional sourdough experience, then you'll want to check out my Gluten Free Sourdough Boule.
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