Easiest Sourdough Discard Crackers
There’s no rolling pin required for these super crispy sourdough discard crackers! Mixed by hand and spread directly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, you’ll be snacking on these delicious crackers in no time.
Dish: Sourdough Discard Crackers
Variant: Easiest Sourdough Discard Crackers
- Total time
- 1 hr 5 min
- Active time
- 5 min
- Yield
12 (about 5 dozen 1 1/2" square crackers), about 5 dozen 1 1/2" square crackers12 (about 5 dozen 1 1/2" square crackers), about 5 dozen 1 1/2" square crackers
- Difficulty
- Medium
Ingredients and Constraints
Ingredients
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Unsalted Butter
4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, melted
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Your Favorite Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon to 3 teaspoons your favorite seasoning(s) and/or seed(s)*
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Acceptable alternatives: Seed
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Prep
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5 min
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Cook
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1 hr
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Total
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1 hr 5 min
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F with a rack in the middle. Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment and set aside.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients, stirring vigorously with a spatula until evenly combined.
Step 3
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and use a small offset spatula to spread it into a thin rectangle, about 11" x 15" in size. Sprinkle the top of the crackers with the toppings of your choice.
Step 4
Bake the crackers for 15 minutes, then remove them from the oven, and use a pizza wheel or bench knife to cut the crackers into 1" to 1 1/2" squares (don't separate them, just cut them).
Step 5
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 35 to 45 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until the crackers in the middle are golden brown and firm to the touch.
Step 6
Remove the crackers from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
Step 7
Store the sourdough discard crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for several weeks.
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Tips from our Bakers
If you’re mixing in seeds into the cracker batter, err on the side of using more seasoning (1 to 2 teaspoons) so that the flavor still comes through.
While butter provides the most indulgent flavor, this recipe can also be made with 4 tablespoons (57g) melted refined coconut oil or with 4 tablespoons (50g) olive oil. While Everything Bagel Topping and Better Cheddar Cheese Powder are two of our favorite ingredients, it's best to skip them in this recipe.
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12 (about 5 dozen 1 1/2" square crackers), about 5 dozen 1 1/2" square crackers
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