7 Secrets to Baking Perfect Sourdough Discard Brownies
If you’ve ever felt guilty tossing out your sourdough discard, you’re not alone. I used to do the same, until I discovered that leftover starter could transform into something incredible. That’s when I made my first batch of sourdough discard brownies.
Servings: 12
Calories: 280kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup 120g sourdough discard
- 1/2 cup 115g unsalted butter, melted
- 4 oz 113g semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate (chopped or in chunks)
- 1 cup 200g brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup 65g all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup 30g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup 90g chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp espresso powder optional
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and either grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chopped chocolate, stirring occasionally until smooth.
- Remove it from the heat and let it cool for a bit.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and sourdough discard until smooth and well combined.
- Pour in the cooled butter-chocolate mixture and whisk until glossy.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and optional espresso powder or cinnamon.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
- Mix in the chocolate chips, making sure they are evenly spread throughout the batter.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool fully before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients, Ensures even mixing and creates a smoother, well-incorporated batter.
- Gently stir until just combined to maintain a light and fluffy texture.