Sourdough Discard Biscuits and Gravy: A Southern Staple

So now that you’re a sourdough enthusiast, you must be drowning in sourdough discard! Fun fact: NEVER DISCARD YOUR DISCARD. Discard is the term used for the sourdough starter that you leave unfed. I'm excited to share with you a delightful recipe that transforms your sourdough discard into a mouthwatering breakfast or brunch dish: Sourdough Discard Biscuits and Gravy.

Ingredients:

For the Biscuits:

- 8 tablespoons melted butter

- 1 cup milk

- 1/4 cup sourdough starter

- 2 3/4 cup flour

- 1 tablespoon baking powder

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Gravy:

- 1 chub of sausage or 6 sausage patties

- 4 tablespoons sourdough discard

- 1/2 cup milk

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°. The preferred method of baking these biscuits is in a cast iron pan. Cut a sheet of parchment paper to fit the pan. If you don’t have a cast iron pan, you can use a greased cookie sheet.

2. Make the Biscuit Dough:

- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, and sourdough starter. Mix until well combined.

- Ad the flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

3. Shape the Biscuits:

- with floured hands and a wide mouth jar lid ring, shape out rounds of dough and place them into the pan or baking sheet.

4. Bake the Biscuits:

- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are a light golden brown on top.

5. Make the Gravy:

- Place your sausage patties or sausage chub in a pan on medium high heat. Be sure to crumble up the sausage using a hard spatula. Cook fully.

- Once the sausage is cooked, add the milk, then whisk in 4 tablespoons of sourdough discard to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.

-.Cook the gravy until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6. Serve and Enjoy:

- Once the biscuits are golden brown and the gravy is thickened, it's time to assemble your Sourdough Discard Biscuits and Gravy! Split the biscuits in half and spoon the warm gravy over the top. The best way to enjoy is with hot sauce over top.

Serve with eggs cooked your favorite way!

There you have it – a simple yet indulgent way to repurpose your sourdough discard into a comforting breakfast or brunch treat. Whether you're a seasoned sourdough baker or just starting out, these biscuits and gravy are sure to become a new favorite in your recipe rotation. Happy cooking!

If you give this recipe a try please let us know how it worked out!