What to make with that sourdough starter sitting in your fridge? The options are limitless! Starting with these yummy, extra-fluffy Sourdough Pancakes that are heavenly. Make a big batch of these for weekend brunch or have them on hand for quick and easy pancakes throughout the week!
Tip: pair these Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes with a Skillet Sweet Potato Hash for the ultimate breakfast!
Ingredients
Sourdough starter – any type of sourdough starter will work in this recipe.
Flour – This recipe works best with all-purpose flour. However, feel free to use whole wheat flour or a mixture of both!
Milk – we used regular milk, but any type will work great.
Coconut oil – butter is also a great substitution if you don’t have coconut oil on hand.
Sugar – option to omit if you’re looking to lighten up this recipe!
All about sourdough starter
Sourdough pancakes are a great way to make good use of sourdough starter discard! If you don’t have a starter on hand, here’s a great article on how to make it. You can also purchase a pre-made sourdough starter!
How to make easy Sourdough Pancakes
There are 2 methods for making sourdough pancakes: the quick method, and the overnight method. In this case, we’re making the quick method! Here’s how to make the recipe both ways:
Quick pancakes
For the quick method to making sourdough pancakes, we let the batter “rest” for 2 hours. If you’re short on time, aim for at least 30 minutes! However, you can also let them rest longer, as well. Here’s how to make quick sourdough pancakes:
1. Mix the sourdough starter, flour, sugar, and milk.
2. Set at room temp (covered) for about 2 hours.
3. Mix the baking soda, salt, eggs, and coconut oil in a separate bowl.
4. Add to the first mixture and mix together until smooth (without over mixing).
5. Spoon the batter on to an oiled skillet or pan and cook pancakes for about 3 minutes on each side.
Letting the batter “rest” for as long as possible allows the sourdough starter and the flour to ferment and become more digestible.
Overnight pancakes
Another option is to start the batter before you go to bed, let it sit overnight, and then simply add in the remaining ingredients in the morning. It’s very similar to the quick method, but just has a longer rest time! Here’s how to make overnight sourdough pancakes:
1. Mix the sourdough starter, flour, sugar, and milk.
2. Set at room temp (covered) overnight.
3. In the morning, mix the baking soda, salt, eggs, and coconut oil in a separate bowl.
4. Add to the first mixture and mix together until smooth (without over mixing).
5. Spoon the batter on to an oiled skillet or pan and cook pancakes for about 3 minutes on each side.
TIP: The batter will be slightly thick! Use a spoon to shape the batter in the skillet to create perfectly fluffy pancakes.
Personally, I love topping these delicious pancakes with maple syrup, greek yogurt, and fresh berries. They also pair great with a yummy smoothie for a wholesome breakfast!
Storing/Freezing Pancakes
Want to make these pancakes in advance? They work perfectly as a make-ahead recipe!
Once cooled, feel free to store these sourdough pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or the freezer for up to 3 months!
How would you eat these Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to give this recipe a rating!
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Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup sourdough starter
- 2 cups flour (all-purpose, whole wheat, or both)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Combine the sourdough starter, flour, sugar, and milk.
- Cover the mixture and allow to "rest" at room temperature for 2-12 hours.
- Combine the baking soda, salt, coconut oil, and eggs together in a separate bowl.
- Add to the sourdough mixture and mix until smooth (without over mixing).
- Spoon the batter on to an oiled skillet or pan and cook the pancakes for about 3 minutes on each side.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe works best with all-purpose flour. However, feel free to use whole wheat flour or a mixture of both!
- Any type of milk will work great in this recipe.
- Butter is also a great substitution if you don’t have coconut oil on hand.
- Letting the batter “rest” for as long as possible allows the sourdough starter and the flour to ferment and become more digestible.
- The batter will be slightly thick! Use a spoon to shape the batter in the skillet to create perfectly fluffy pancakes.
- Once cooled, feel free to store these sourdough pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or the freezer for up to 3 months!
b says:
Best pancakes I have made. Not only the best sourdough
but also best pancakes. Fluffy and quick to cook.
This will be my go to for pancakes. Thank you for sharing
this wonderful recipe.
Heidy M says:
These Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes were so wonderful and totally easy to make that I will be keeping this recipe to make them again.
Jo says:
You had me at sourdough, I love everything sourdough. Pancakes with saourdough is the best kind of pancakes ever! Looks perfect!
EA at The Spicy RD says:
I had no idea you could make sourdough pancakes “the quick way”. These are so tasty, moist, and delicious for the whole family!
Marisa F. Stewart says:
I’m so glad I found this recipe. I have a sourdough starter and I needed to find more recipes so I can keep freshening the starter. This recipe is for breakfast tomorrow morning. I can’t wait to make it. I really don’t like regular pancakes so this is going to be a real treat.
Kushigalu says:
Love how fluffy these pancakes are. A must try recipe. Yum!!!
Denise says:
What a fluffy and delicious pancake recipe! My family devoured them! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Bernice Hill says:
These pancakes look absolutely perfect. My husband is the weekend breakfast chef but I think I’ll start these tonight and he can finish them in the morning.
Paige says:
I LOVE pancakes, and these look tender and delicious!
Marwin Brown says:
I had never heard of sourdough pancakes before but these look like such a delicious and fluffy pancake recipe!
Colleen says:
These pancakes were delicious! We love sourdough everything and they were a hit with the whole family.
Gloria says:
We love pancakes, especially on the weekend. These look so fluffy. Sourdough is such a great option in recipes.
Maren says:
These fluffy sourdough pancakes sound so good! Much healthier than traditional pancakes. Thanks for sharing!
Natalie says:
Wow sourdough pancakes!!?? I absolutely love this! Pancakes look so fluffy and I bet they are super delicious. I need to buy that starter and make these pancakes for my family. Yum!