Sourdough Discard Crackers

Crispy, Simple, and Perfect for Using What You Have

If you bake with sourdough, you know how quickly discard can pile up. While some recipes take planning, these sourdough discard crackers are the opposite—quick, flexible, and deeply satisfying.

They bake up thin and crisp with a subtle tang, making them perfect for cheese boards, soups, or simple snacking. Best of all, they turn something that might feel like waste into something genuinely useful and delicious.

Why Sourdough Discard Crackers Are a Favorite

These crackers are one of the easiest ways to use discard because:

• No fermentation time is needed

• The recipe is very forgiving

• You can customize flavors endlessly

• They store well for days

They’re the kind of recipe you’ll come back to whenever your discard jar starts getting full.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Sourdough discard (unfed works great)

• All-purpose flour

• Olive oil or melted butter

• Salt

• Optional seasonings (see ideas below)

That’s it. Simple ingredients, simple method.

How to Make Sourdough Discard Crackers

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a bowl, mix sourdough discard, flour, oil, and salt until a soft dough forms.

3. Divide the dough in half and place each portion between two sheets of parchment paper.

4. Roll the dough very thin—almost see-through for extra crisp crackers.

5. Remove the top parchment and transfer to a baking sheet.

6. Lightly score the dough into cracker shapes using a knife or pizza cutter.

7. Sprinkle with salt or seasonings.

8. Bake for 15–25 minutes, rotating once, until golden and crisp.

9. Let cool completely before breaking apart.

Flavor Variations to Try

Once you have the base recipe down, the variations are endless:

• Sea salt & olive oil

• Garlic powder and dried herbs

• Everything bagel seasoning

• Parmesan and cracked black pepper

• Rosemary and flaky salt

This is a great place to use small amounts of herbs or spices already in your pantry.

Tips for Extra Crisp Crackers

• Roll the dough as thin as possible

• Bake longer at a lower temperature if needed

• Remove crackers from the pan once baked to prevent steam

• Store fully cooled crackers in an airtight container

How to Serve Them

These crackers are perfect with:

• Cheese boards

• Hummus or dips

• Soup or chili

• Soft cheeses or butter

They’re simple, rustic, and pair well with just about anything.

Helpful Kitchen Tools

A rolling pin, parchment paper, baking sheets, and a pizza cutter make this recipe fast and easy to repeat.

👉 You can find all the baking tools I use most in my Baking Essentials list here.

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A Quiet Way to Reduce Waste

Sourdough discard crackers are one of those small kitchen rhythms that just make sense. They’re simple, practical, and feel good to make—especially when you’re trying to slow down and use what you already have.

If you keep sourdough in your home, I hope this recipe becomes one you reach for often.

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