Breakfast popovers were one of my first sourdough discard recipes. I loved the crispy texture and how much they puffed up in the oven. Drizzled with maple syrup, sourdough popovers were my go-to breakfast for a long time.
But I decided to switch things up this week and make a breakfast that was a little less eggy and a little more cakey. Pancake-y that is.
I’m now happy to introduce my latest recipe: sourdough discard pancake muffins.
They have all the classic fluffy texture and flavor of a pancake, but in the easy to grab and eat shape of a muffin.
Sourdough discard pancake muffins are a bit different from my usual breakfast rotation. They’re not as sweet as regular muffins, but they’re not as savory as regular pancakes. And I dig the differences in texture and flavor.
I prefer to drizzle these pancake bites with cinnamon bun buttermilk syrup. However, they also taste amazing with maple syrup, fruit syrup, or just plain butter.
They last about 2 to 3 days in a bag on a counter at room temperature, but I wouldn’t push them past that limit. But in my house, I don’t need to worry about that because they’re typically gone in a flash.
If you’re not quite into this particular recipe, don’t worry. I have lots of other sourdough discard breakfast options, including more traditional pancakes.
I love making new recipes for my family and friends to try, especially when my recipes involve sourdough. But I understand that sourdough isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, so to speak. So if you do try these sourdough discard pancake muffins, let me know what you think.
Would you prefer them sweeter? More sour? With cinnamon mixed in the batter rather than in the syrup? Share your ideas in the comments below!
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Can I make these full size ?
Go for it! Just be aware that bigger muffins might take longer to cook. Be sure to check on them periodically as they are baking to ensure they cook properly.
I added a bite of sausage in the middle. They are fantastic.
Oh that's a great idea! Thank you for sharing.
These were yummy with some adjustments. The plain needed more sweetness for my kids liking, I ended up adding chocolate protein powder and maple syrup to the leftover (I doubled the recipe) and they were a hit!
I doubled the recipe and ended up with 24 mini muffins, 24 mini muffin bars and 6 regular size muffins - I think the 11 may be off for servings!
Thanks for this! Going to try adding sausage next time.
Oh those are great additions. I appreciate the feedback. Thank you!