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Fluffy sourdough pancakes topped with butter and syrup.

Food | 05.20.20

Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes

Delicious, fluffy Sourdough Pancakes that are perfect for starting the day off right! We’re loving how quick and easy these pancakes are to make. Use all-purpose flour, whole wheat, or a mix of both for these yummy pancakes!

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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!

Syrup pouring on to a stack of sourdough pancakes.

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!

Ingredients list for fluffy sourdough pancakes.

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.

  • Sourdough starter with flour, milk, and sugar in a mixing bowl.
  • Eggs, baking soda, and butter in a glass mixing 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.

  • Sourdough pancake batter in a large mixing bowl.
  • Sourdough pancake cooking on a skillet.

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!

Fork cutting into a stack of pancakes with butter and syrup.

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!

Close up of pancakes stack.

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 topped with butter and syrup.
5 from 26 votes
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Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes

Delicious, fluffy Sourdough Pancakes that are perfect for starting the day off right! We're loving how quick and easy these pancakes are to make. Use all-purpose flour, whole wheat, or a mix of both for these yummy pancakes!
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 16 Pancakes
Calories: 169 kcal
Author: Christine McMichael

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

Substitutions:
  • 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.
Tips:
  • 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!

Nutrition

Calories: 169 kcal | Carbohydrates: 22 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 8 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Cholesterol: 24 mg | Sodium: 131 mg | Potassium: 47 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 7 g | Vitamin A: 63 IU | Calcium: 24 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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29 Comments

  1. b says:

    August 2, 2020 at 9:45 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
  2. Heidy M says:

    June 1, 2020 at 6:56 am

    5 stars
    These Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes were so wonderful and totally easy to make that I will be keeping this recipe to make them again.

    Reply
  3. Jo says:

    June 1, 2020 at 5:52 am

    5 stars
    You had me at sourdough, I love everything sourdough. Pancakes with saourdough is the best kind of pancakes ever! Looks perfect!

    Reply
  4. EA at The Spicy RD says:

    May 31, 2020 at 10:47 pm

    5 stars
    I had no idea you could make sourdough pancakes “the quick way”. These are so tasty, moist, and delicious for the whole family!

    Reply
  5. Marisa F. Stewart says:

    May 31, 2020 at 2:58 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
  6. Kushigalu says:

    May 31, 2020 at 5:14 am

    5 stars
    Love how fluffy these pancakes are. A must try recipe. Yum!!!

    Reply
  7. Denise says:

    May 30, 2020 at 5:41 pm

    5 stars
    What a fluffy and delicious pancake recipe! My family devoured them! Thanks for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
  8. Bernice Hill says:

    May 29, 2020 at 11:50 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
  9. Paige says:

    May 29, 2020 at 6:14 pm

    I LOVE pancakes, and these look tender and delicious!

    Reply
  10. Marwin Brown says:

    May 29, 2020 at 4:44 pm

    5 stars
    I had never heard of sourdough pancakes before but these look like such a delicious and fluffy pancake recipe!

    Reply
  11. Colleen says:

    May 29, 2020 at 4:21 pm

    5 stars
    These pancakes were delicious! We love sourdough everything and they were a hit with the whole family.

    Reply
  12. Gloria says:

    May 25, 2020 at 12:22 pm

    5 stars
    We love pancakes, especially on the weekend. These look so fluffy. Sourdough is such a great option in recipes.

    Reply
  13. Maren says:

    May 21, 2020 at 5:06 pm

    5 stars
    These fluffy sourdough pancakes sound so good! Much healthier than traditional pancakes. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  14. Natalie says:

    May 21, 2020 at 1:02 pm

    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!

    Reply
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