sourdough discard crackers

Intensity Breakdown

• Physical Intensity: Low – just mixing, rolling, and scoring.

• Attention Intensity: Low to medium – requires checking the oven to prevent burning in the last 5 minutes.

• Mess Factor: Low – one bowl, a rolling pin, and two baking sheets.

• Skill Level: Anyone who can stir and roll dough.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

• 200 g (about ¾ cup + 2 tbsp) sourdough discard (unfed, straight from the fridge is fine)

• 56 g (4 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted (or olive oil for dairy-free)

• 1 tsp fine sea salt

Dry Ingredients

• 140 g (1 cup + 2 tbsp) all-purpose flour (or whole wheat for nuttier flavor)

• Optional: 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup for a hint of sweetness (balances tang)

Topping (Everything Blend)

• 1 tbsp white sesame seeds

• 1 tbsp black sesame seeds

• 1 tbsp poppy seeds

• 1 tbsp dried minced garlic

• 1 tbsp dried minced onion

• ½ tsp flaky sea salt (like Maldon)

Nutrition Information (Per 5 crackers)

Approximate values – recipe makes ~70 crackers total.