Sourdough Discard Everything Crackers

If you’ve ever looked at a jar of sourdough discard and wondered what else you could make with it, these Sourdough Discard Everything Crackers are your answer. They bake up thin, buttery, and perfectly crisp- like your favorite crackers but homemade and wildly easy. Made with just sourdough discard, butter, and salt, then finished with everything bagel seasoning for a salty, savory crunch that pairs with just about anything. No rolling, no chilling, and no rising time; just mix spread and bake!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

The easiest way to use up sourdough discard- no feeding, fermenting, or planning ahead required.
Ultra-thin, buttery, and crisp- That classic cracker snap with that light flaky texture.
Made with just a few simple ingredients- sourdough discard, butter, salt, and seasoning are all you need.
Perfect for snacking, dips, or cheese boards- delicious on their own or paired with your favorite spreads ands cheeses.

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Tools You’ll Need:

Mixing bowl- to combine ingredients for crackers.
Silicone baking mat or Parchment paper- to prevent crackers from sticking and easy cleanup. I love these silicone mats linked here.
Baking Sheet- For baking your crackers evenly.
A digital food scale (optional)- if weighing out ingredients.
Spatula- for spreading your crackers.
Whisk or Spoon- for combining ingredients.
Pizza cutter or Pasta wheel- for scoring your crackers. I use this pasta wheel linked here to get a pretty edge to my crackers!

Gather Your Ingredients:

Sourdough discard – forms the structure of the crackers; unfed and straight from the fridge works perfectly, but you can use freshly fed or past peak at room temperature if you’d like. Fed starter makes a puffier cracker.
Unsalted butter – adds richness and helps the crackers crisp instead of drying out.
Fine sea salt – seasons the batter and improves structure for better snap.
Everything bagel seasoning – optional topping for a savory finish.

Now let’s bake some crackers!

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Mix the Cracker Batter

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

In a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter and whisk till smooth. Add the sourdough discard and salt, and then whisk until all of the ingredients are combined. The mixture should be loose and easily spreadable.

Spread thinly on the baking sheet — Combine the mixture for the crackers

Spread the batter onto the lined baking sheet in a very thin, even layer. Spread thinner than you think, almost translucent in spots. Thinness is the key to crisp, crackery texture.

Sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning.

Step 1: Bake the Crackers

Bake at 375°F for 12–15 minutes, just until the surface looks set and slightly dry but not browned. Remove the pan from the oven and score into cracker-sized pieces using a pizza cutter or pasta wheel.

Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (165°C) and return the pan to the oven. Bake for 25–35 minutes, until the crackers are fully dry, golden, and crisp. For extra crunch, separate and flip the crackers once halfway through the second bake.

score into cracker-sized pieces using a pizza cutter or pasta wheel.

Remove from the oven and let the crackers cool completely on the pan. They will continue to crisp as they cool. Enjoy plain or with your favorite spreads or cheese!

Yields 40-50 crackers

How to Store:

Room temperature- Store completely cooled crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

FAQ’S

Can I use active starter instead of discard?

Yes, but unfed discard gives the best thin, crisp texture.

Why do my crackers feel soft or stale?

They need more drying time or were spread too thick. Crackers should be baked until fully dry all the way through.

Do I have to add everything seasoning?

No, you can leave these crackers plain or try sea salt + cracked black pepper!

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