Gluten Free Sourdough Discard Recipes (2024)

Simple Gluten Free Sourdough Discard Recipes to make with the discard from your gluten free sourdough starter.

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If you’ve used my recipe for Sourdough Starter (or with any sourdough starter), you’ll have discard. And if you feed a sourdough starter, you going to need some gluten free sourdough discard recipes to go with it!

Each sourdough discard recipe is a tasty way to use your sourdough discard. Sourdough starter discard recipes are essential if you want to reduce kitchen waste by baking with your discard instead of tossing it in the trash.

Let me know in the comments which one you’re interested trying first!

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My Favorite Tools for Sourdough Bread and Maintaining Sourdough Starter

These are the best tools for making sourdough bread, tools for making sourdough discard, and maintaining your sourdough starter. Out of all of the items on this list, the kitchen scale is the most essential.

My personal favorite item on the list is the Mini Supoon. I have 4 of them and they’re one of my most-used kitchen tools. I use them for much more than just sourdough!

You can see a few of my favorite tools for making sourdough bread below or get direct links to all the tools at my Amazon Storefront here.

Digital Kitchen Scale
Weck Jars
Mini Supoon
Glass Mixing Bowls
9-Inch Banneton Basket
Stand Mixer
Danish Dough Whisk – if you prefer to mix by hand
Dutch Oven
Sharp Bread Knife

1. Sourdough Chocolate Cake

If you’ve ever tried my BEST EVER Gluten Free Chocolate Cake, then you’ll know this Sourdough Discard Chocolate Cake is equally amazing! The discard adds a little depth of flavor and the cake is so moist. It’s truly a spectacular gluten free chocolate cake recipe!

2. Sourdough Cornbread

Gluten Free Cornbread got a major upgrade with this sourdough discard cornbread recipe. The sourdough discard adds an amazing yeasty flavor.

The cornbread is so light and fluffy – the texture is outstanding. Our family actually prefers this sourdough version over the original.

3. Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

Bakery Style Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies are a baker’s staple but these Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies give them a run for their money! If you’re a soft cookie fan, these cookies are for you!

Even if you’re not into the soft cookie life, you’ll still love these. There’s something so addictingly delicious about them that they’ll become a go-to way to use your sourdough discard.

4. Sourdough Pumpkin Bread

Classic Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread is spectacular when made with sourdough discard. It’s full of pumpkin spice flavor and you can add your favorite mix-ins like raisins or chocolate chips.

5. Sourdough Banana Bread

Using sourdough starter in Gluten Free Banana Bread is the ultimate zero-waste recipe. You’re using up sourdough discard and old bananas at the same time. The outcome is a delicious loaf of Sourdough Banana Bread!

6. 4-Ingredient Sourdough Bread

This Gluten Free Sourdough Bread is technically made with sourdough discard. It’s a simple loaf made with just 4 ingredients.

It’s a great starter recipe when you’re just getting into baking sourdough bread. I love it toasted with some honey butter or butter with jelly.

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7. Sourdough Pizza Crust

Having a family pizza night is the perfect excuse to use your sourdough discard and satisfy that pizza craving. Serve it with an Italian Salad and you’ve got a complete family-friendly meal!

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8. Sourdough English Muffins

Gluten Free Sourdough English Muffins have a crisp exterior and soft interior. The best part? They’re ready in 30 minutes!

These gluten free english muffins would make a great Frittata Breakfast Sandwich!

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9. Gluten Free Sourdough Discard Crackers

Sourdough Crackers are easy to make with simple ingredients. This easy sourdough cracker recipe can be made with different herbs and seeds to change the flavor profile.

These gluten free crackers would be great with your Gluten Free Charcuterie Board!

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10. Sourdough Discard Pancakes

Gluten Free Pancakes made with sourdough discard are light, fluffy, and flavorful. Serve them with fresh berries, sliced bananas, and pure maple syrup for a delicious breakfast.

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11. Sourdough Discard Focaccia

This easy Gluten Free Focaccia Bread is soft and fluffy and made with just 7 ingredients. Eat it alone dipped in olive oil, use it for sandwich bread, turn it into croutons, or serve it alongside some Summer Spaghetti or Chicken Piccata.

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12. Chocolate Chip Sourdough Scones

Gluten Free Scones but made with sourdough discard and chocolate chips! They’ve got a crisp exterior and are tender inside, just as scones should be.

They’re also dairy free and vegan.

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FAQs

What is the best gluten free flour to use for sourdough starter? ›

What gluten-free flours can I use for sourdough? There are various gluten-free flours that can be used for sourdough baking. Popular options include brown rice flour, buckwheat flour, sorghum flour, millet flour, and tapioca flour. Each flour adds its unique flavor and texture to the final bread.

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Is sourdough discard gluten intolerance? ›

Sourdough is not gluten free, but we know that many people with IBS, gluten intolerance, or gluten sensitivity can tolerate sourdough bread. This is because the methods used to make sourdough break down some of the gluten in the flour so it is easier to digest. Think of sourdough as low-gluten rather than gluten-free.

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Can you eat sourdough if you are gluten-free? ›

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.

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Can I transition my sourdough starter to gluten-free? ›

This is definitely possible. While it would still contain trace amounts of gluten, eventually after enough feeding with gluten free flour, a regular starter would be transformed into a “gluten free sourdough starter.” But, then again may have traces of wheat still contained in the gf starter.

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How do you activate a gluten free sourdough starter? ›

ACTIVATING A GLUTEN-FREE SOURDOUGH STARTER

Add packet of starter to 1 Tbsp. flour and 1 Tbsp. of room temperature water in a quart-size glass jar and stir thoroughly. Cover the jar with a coffee filter or breathable material secured with rubber band and culture the starter in a warm place (70-80°F) for 4-8 hours.

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How often should I feed a gluten free sourdough starter? ›

Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter Maintenance

Once established, you can store your starter in the refrigerator. Regular Feeding Instructions: if your starter is at room temperature, you will want to feed it every day so it doesn't get too hungry. You will continue with the 100% hydration feedings.

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What is the best flour to feed sourdough starter? ›

All-Purpose Flour: All-purpose flour, which is a blend of hard and soft wheat, is a popular choice for feeding sourdough starter. It provides a good balance of protein and starch, which promotes a healthy fermentation process. Bread Flour: Bread flour has a higher protein content compared to all-purpose flour.