Easy Sourdough Discard Crackers | Thin and Crispy

I have to be honest with you, I have a problem with salty, crunchy snacks! I just can’t stop eating them ha ha…But, thankfully, these easy sourdough discard crackers are relatively healthy and create a lot less guilt on my part when I eat a few to many, wink wink!

Keeping a sourdough starter means that at times you may have quite a bit of discard depending on how often and how much you feed your starter. I have several recipes I use to take care of that! But, these are probably my favorite.

If you are brand new on the sourdough journey, you will need to make your own sourdough starter

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What is active sourdough starter?

Active starter is starter that has been fed within the last 24 hours and is bubbly and active.

What is Sourdough Discard?

Sourdough starter discard is starter that hasn’t been fed recently and may have a liquid on top and an acetone smell.

What kind of flour can I feed my sourdough starter?

You can use all purpose flour, bread flour, or freshly milled whole wheat flour.

I prefer to grind my own wheat berries in my kitchen using this Grain Mill

Why I love this recipe for sourdough discard crackers

No wait

This recipe is a now wait sourdough recipe meaning there is no rise time needed and no additional flour added. I use leftover sourdough discard for this cracker recipe.

Easy

One of the easiest sourdough recipes to make, these sourdough discard crackers will become a regular in your home! No need for a rolling pin, either!

For another one of my favorite sourdough discard recipes, try this sourdough pumpkin cobbler made with discard

This is one of my most popular recipes for sourdough bread

What you will need for these homemade sourdough crackers

Sourdough Starter

You can use either active sourdough starter or sourdough discard for this recipe. This is a delicious way to use up sourdough discard.

Olive Oil

Use a high quality extra virgin olive oil. Melted butter can be substituted as well.

Salt

We use Redmond’s Real salt but any sea salt will work just fine.

Herbs

I love to use dried italian seasoning or herbs de province. You can use your imagination on the seasonings.

Seasoning Ideas

You can use everything bagel seasoning, garlic powder, sesame seeds, and even parmesan cheese!

For full ingredient amounts see recipe card below

These crackers are perfect for a charcuterie board!

Step by Step instructions for making sourdough discard crackers

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium sized bowl, add 200 grams sourdough starter or just under a cup. Add 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of high quality olive oil.

Add in a pinch of salt and herbs. I use Italian herb mix.

Mix until completely combined and smooth.

Prepare a half sheet pan with a piece of parchment paper. Spread the mixture in a thin layer on the paper. Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top.

Place in preheated oven for 10 minutes and remove from oven.

Score the crackers with a pizza cutter and put back in the oven for 20-30 minutes based on your oven. You may also pierce them with the tines of a fork for design.

Keep an eye on them and when they start to brown around the edges they are ready!

Let crackers cool on a wire rack. Once cooled they are crunchy crackers with incredible flavor!

Do not cover them with a towel as this will soften the crackers.

Storage Tips

Store crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.