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Sourdough Discard Crackers

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Sourdough Discard Crackers #21 · snacks · american Host: King Arthur Baking — Sourdough Crackers → Instagram → web writeups Viral recipe (as published / commonly shared) Ingredients 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed) 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus flaky salt for topping Optional: herbs, garlic powder, sesame or everything seasoning Steps Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix discard, oil, salt, and seasonings into a thin batter. Spread very thin on a parchment-lined sheet. Score into cracker shapes; sprinkle flaky salt. Bake 20–30 minutes until deep golden and crisp; cool completely. Source: King Arthur Baking — Sourdough Crackers tags: sourdough,flour,oil · popularity: evergreen · meat: no	Homemade crackers Book: Joy of Cooking — Irma S. Rombauer (1931) crumb: thin baked savory crackers American home baking including crackers and leftover dough uses. Differences: Close to classic thin crackers; discard starter is the modern sourdough-era twist.

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Sourdough Discard Crackers
#21 · snacks · american
Host: King Arthur Baking — Sourdough Crackers → Instagram → web writeups

Viral recipe (as published / commonly shared)

Ingredients

1 cup sourdough discard (unfed)
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus flaky salt for topping
Optional: herbs, garlic powder, sesame or everything seasoning

Steps

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix discard, oil, salt, and seasonings into a thin batter.
Spread very thin on a parchment-lined sheet.
Score into cracker shapes; sprinkle flaky salt.
Bake 20–30 minutes until deep golden and crisp; cool completely.

Source: King Arthur Baking — Sourdough Crackers

tags: sourdough,flour,oil · popularity: evergreen · meat: no

Homemade crackers
Book: Joy of Cooking — Irma S. Rombauer (1931)

crumb: thin baked savory crackers

American home baking including crackers and leftover dough uses.

Differences: Close to classic thin crackers; discard starter is the modern sourdough-era twist.

Match: Somewhat close

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Sourdough Discard Crackers

Viral recipe (as published / commonly shared)

Ingredients
- 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus flaky salt for topping
- Optional: herbs, garlic powder, sesame or everything seasoning

Steps
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix discard, oil, salt, and seasonings into a thin batter.
2. Spread very thin on a parchment-lined sheet.
3. Score into cracker shapes; sprinkle flaky salt.
4. Bake 20–30 minutes until deep golden and crisp; cool completely.

Citations
- King Arthur Baking — Sourdough Crackers: https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/sourdough-crackers-recipe
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/sourdoughdiscardcrackers/
- web writeups: https://www.google.com/search?q=Sourdough+Discard+Crackers+recipe

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Dish: Sourdough Discard Crackers
Match: Somewhat close
Ancestor: Homemade crackers
Source: Joy of Cooking — Irma S. Rombauer (1931)
Differences: Close to classic thin crackers; discard starter is the modern sourdough-era twist.
Book recipe: Not offered for print/share (not public domain). Buy or borrow the book.
Viral sources: King Arthur Baking — Sourdough Crackers (https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/sourdough-crackers-recipe)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/sourdoughdiscardcrackers/)
web writeups (https://www.google.com/search?q=Sourdough+Discard+Crackers+recipe)
Date: Sep 15, 2026

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Joy of Cooking — Irma S. Rombauer (1931).
The American household cooking encyclopedia covering baking, roasting, canning, and everyday family dishes across a century of editions.

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