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Crunchy Sourdough Discard Crackers

These Crunchy Sourdough Discard Crackers are SO EASY! A delicious way to use leftover sourdough starter and perfect for snacking!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Sourdough Starter Discard unfed
  • 1 cup Whole Spelt Flour or Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • to taste Flaky or Coarse Salt for topping

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Sharp Knife or Pizza Cutter
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter discard, whole spelt flour or whole wheat flour, and sea salt. Pour in the olive oil and stir until a cohesive dough forms.
  3. Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough as thinly as possible, ideally about 1/8 inch thick.
  4. Cut the rolled-out dough into squares or rectangles and transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Brush the tops of the crackers with olive oil and sprinkle with flaky or coarse salt.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Let the crackers cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store cooled crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • For longer storage, freeze them in a freezer-safe bag.
  • Experiment with different herbs and spices for flavor variations.