20 Best Gluten-Free Sourdough Discard Recipes - Natasha's Home (2024)

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This post contains all the recipes you need for using gluten-free sourdough discard, along with the resources on how to make your own gluten-free sourdough starter and sourdough bread!

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Did you start making your first gluten-free sourdough starter? Good job! As you know, you need to discard sourdough starter regularly. In order to avoid waste, you can incorporate sourdough discard into recipes like the ones below!

Discard vs Mature Starter

One thing I would like to mention is that sourdough discard is different from a mature starter. Discard is an unfed starter that you get rid of right before feeding it. A mature starter is a bubbling and rising starter at its highest peak. A mature starter is used for making gluten-free sourdough bread, while discard is added to recipes that don’t rely on the wild yeast to raise the dough. Sometimes you will see me use discard along with commercial yeast, that is because discard doesn’t have the same rising and fermenting abilities as a mature starter.

If you don't want to have to discard your starter daily, just keep in the refrigerator and feed once a week, or you can also freeze your starter, or dehydrate it for later use.

New to gluten-free sourdough? Watch my tutorial for beginners!

One Secret To Professional Gluten-Free Baking

There are a few things that professional bakers do that set them apart from hobby bakers. One of those things is the consistency of quality results. And as gluten-free flour behaves so differently from regular all-purpose flour, it takes time and effort to learn to bake and cook with it well. However, If I could recommend one thing to speed up the learning process and significantly improve the consistency of great results for you, I would recommend you get a 9$ digital scale.

Most of us are familiar with cups and spoons which require the spoon & level method, yet, when it comes to GF baking, cups & spoons are often the reason why bread and desserts don't turn out the way they should. Plus, using a scale will save you time and decrease the number of dishes to wash. If you are serious about gluten-free baking, I am sure you would want to give a digital scale a chance!

Without further ado, let’s get into the list of the best gluten-free sourdough discard recipes!

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Fried Starter

To start this round-up off, I first want to introduce you to the fastest and easiest way to use up surdough discard. Just fry it up on the stove!

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Crumpets

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This is another extremely simple recipe to make with gluten-free starter discard. All you need is 4 ingredients and 20 minutes of time!

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Flatbread (Naan)

This delicious gluten-free sourdough flatbread is incredibly flexible, soft, and moist. You can make it right away using sourdough discard or leave it for a longer fermentation.

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3-Ingredients Banana Pancakes

If you have a laying around banana, then all you will need is an egg and some sourdough discard. Great breakfast idea for when you are in a hurry! These pancakes are naturally sweet from the sweetness of the banana used.

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Banana Muffins With Pecans

These gluten free muffins are easy to make and are ready in less than an hour! They also have a delicious walnut crunch in every bite.

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Another reason to bake a whole batch of chocolate chip cookies! These cookies are soft and don't fall apart when you bite into them. Great treat!

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Fluffy Pancakes

Probably one of the most popular ways to use up sourdough discard! Make a batch of delicious gluten free pancakes for breakfast to enjoy with your family.

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Pizza Crust

This is the best gluten-free sourdough pizza crust recipe because it is not only easy to handle but it is also full of flavor and easy to customize!

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English Muffins

These gluten-free sourdough English muffins are soft, flavorful, and easy to make! A great make-ahead breakfast recipe. You can freeze these muffins for up to 3 months!

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Banana Bread

This delicious gluten-free sourdough banana bread is soft, fluffy, and full of flavor! This recipe is a great way to use up your starter discard and share a delicious dessert with your family.

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Cinnamon Rolls

These gluten-free sourdough cinnamon rolls are incredibly soft, moist, and flavorful! They stay just as soft and fluffy the next day after baking. An indulgent way to use up your starter discard!

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Dinner Rolls

While these rolls rely on the sourdough starter to give them a rise, if your starter is strong, this recipe will work with unfed discard as well. I have made sourdough bread with unfed discard and still got a good rise and an open crumb! These rolls are fluffy, soft, moist, and freeze well.

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Soft Pretzels

These gluten-free sourdough soft pretzels are soft, chewy, and full of flavor. They go great with some basic cheese sauce and make for a meal on a lazy day!

Bagels

These bagels can be made with gluten-free all-purpose flour. They are crusty on the outside and chewy on the inside! Add flavor by topping with seeds, dried onions, or cheese.

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Challah

Gluten-free sourdough challah is a braided brioche bread that is slightly sweet and sour. I am using both psyllium husk and xanthan gum to create the softest texture, although you can omit one or the other if necessary!

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Hamburger Buns

These hamburger buns are on the denser side because they are made without xanthan gum. They rely on psyllium husk for structure and thus have a more bread-like texture. If you like rather super fluffy and soft buns, check out my sourdough dinner rolls above! They are made with both psyllium husk and xanthan gum to give them that soft and fluffy texture.

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Cornbread

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This delicious gluten-free sourdough discard cornbread is easy to make, ready within an hour, and goes great with soups and stews! You can also serve it with some butter and honey as a side for your morning coffee.

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Christmas cookies

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These gluten-free butter cut-out cookies are made with some starter discard which doesn't impact either their texture or flavor! A great way to use up the starter and make a festive dessert.

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Snickerdoodles

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These Snickerdoodles are great both for Christmas and simply to go with a cup of afternoon tea!

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Linzer cookies

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Linzer cookies are easier thank you think! You don't even need to have special cookie cutters to make these delicious little finger desserts.

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15 Gluten-Free Sourdough Discard Recipes

Natasha Levai

Here you will find everything from crumpets to elaborate bakes. You can make pretty much anything with a gluten-free starter discard!

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Prep Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Bread

Cuisine American, European

Servings 15 recipes

Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients

  • Gluten-free starter discard
  • In case you are making bread or rolls, use instant yeast as well
  • The rest of the ingredients specific to the recipe you choose

Instructions

  • You can start gathering starter discard ahead of time as some recipes need quite a bit of it!

  • If you are super short on time, I recommend goign with crumpets, pancakes, or muffins.

  • If you want to be creative and you have some time, try cinnamon rolls, dinner rolls, and pizza!

  • Try as many recipes as you can to find a favorite!

Notes

Make sure your starer is not moldy. If it is, don't try to save any of it, just toss it!

Nutrition

Serving: 1recipeCalories: 300kcal

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FAQs

What are the best gluten free grains for sourdough? ›

*Whole grain gluten free flour options include brown rice flour, millet flour, sorghum flour, buckwheat flour, and teff flour to name a few. **See the sourdough starter recipe post for more details about how to work with the starter and get it going. Ripe starter is starter that's been fed within the past 12 hours.

Is sourdough bread inflammatory? ›

The best bread to reduce gut inflammation is bread made from whole grains. Refined grains, such as the grains found in white bread and white pasta, are known to increase inflammation across the whole body. Sourdough bread and rye bread are both good options for an anti-inflammatory diet.

Can someone with celiac disease eat sourdough bread? ›

Wheat sourdough bread may contain less gluten than regular yeast bread, but it's not gluten-free. If you're on a gluten-free diet for celiac disease, regular sourdough bread isn't safe. Instead, buy sourdough bread made with gluten-free grains or invest a few days and activate your own gluten-free sourdough starter.

Can I feed my sourdough starter with gluten free flour? ›

Maintaining And Feeding Your Starter:

If you are planning to bake a lot with your starter, you can leave it on the counter and feed it every 12 hours equal parts GF flour and water. Or else, place it in the fridge with a lid and feed every 7 days.

Why is my gluten-free sourdough bread dense? ›

Without gluten to manage the activity of the yeast and to add structure, doing that first bulk rise may cause your loaf to be dense (more so for gf/vegan bread). However setting the dough aside to rest without rising agents or a very small quantity of rising agent is beneficial.

Is Ezekiel bread gluten-free? ›

Gluten Content

Although Ezekiel bread is technically flourless, it is not a gluten-free product. Those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance shouldn't eat it. There are other flourless breads that do not contain gluten.

Who should avoid sourdough bread? ›

Sourdough bread is not inherently gluten-free.

Because of this, those with celiac disease or another severe gluten allergy should avoid sourdough bread.

Is it OK to eat sourdough bread everyday? ›

Can you eat sourdough bread every day? It's good news for sourdough super-fans. 'Sourdough is rich in carbohydrates which should make up around 50% of our energy intake every day, so there's no problem with eating sourdough daily,' says Tilt, who adds; 'it's delicious and I often do! '

What is the healthiest flour for sourdough bread? ›

Compared to whole wheat flour, rye flour is said to be the most nutrient- and amylase-dense option for a sourdough starter. Overall, it has a lower gluten protein content than wheat flour, which means it produces slack, sticky, and dense doughs.

Does toasting bread reduce gluten? ›

No, toasting isn't going to make gluten tolerable to people with gluten sensitivities.

What bread is naturally gluten-free? ›

Breads made from rice, sorghum, teff, millet, cassava, buckwheat, amaranth, oat, almonds, and pure corn lack gluten. Hence, their flour can be incorporated into baking gluten-free breads. You can identify whether the bread is gluten-free by checking the ingredients on the product's label.

What is the lowest gluten bread? ›

Sourdough is a low-gluten bread. It also contains lower levels of fructans, another substance that can cause unpleasant digestive symptoms in some people. This can make sourdough a better option for people with IBS, gluten intolerance or gluten sensitivity.

How do you strengthen a gluten free sourdough starter? ›

Feed starter with GF flour and water every 4 hours by using one of the following methods: If using a scale to measure ingredients, combine equal amounts by weight of starter, water, and GF flour. For instance, 50 grams of starter, 50 grams of water, 50 grams of GF flour.

Why is my gluten free sourdough starter not rising? ›

Most commonly, the issue here has to do with temperature (which is very important). If your sourdough starter is kept at a low temp, even 70°F (21°C), it will slow fermentation activity and appear to be sluggish, taking longer to rise and progress through the typical signs of fermentation. The solution: keep it warm.

What do you feed gluten-free sourdough? ›

For about two weeks, I recommend you feed your developing starter with brown rice flour only, and then after the starter reliably doubles, you'll switch to a 50:50 mix of brown rice flour and Breadtopia gluten free bread flour.

What is the best grain for sourdough bread? ›

Glutenous flours, such as spelt, einkorn, rye, and wheat, tend to work best. However, it's possible to use gluten-free flours, including buckwheat, amaranth, brown rice, and teff, but these may need a little help at first, known as a boosted starter.

Is sourdough better for gluten-free people? ›

Ferment it for 7 hours or longer

Sourdough bread is transformed when it is fermented for 7 hours or longer. Then it is not only easily digested, but can often be handled by those who are gluten intolerant.

Which wheat is best for sourdough bread? ›

For making sourdough bread, it's best to use a “hard” variety of wheat, such as hard red wheat or hard white wheat. Hard wheat is high in gluten, a protein that becomes stretchy when you knead it.

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