Sourdough Discard Crackers Recipe – Easy & Crispy

KarinOctober 26, 2026

Sourdough Discard Crackers

If you’re keeping a sourdough starter, you know that discard can add up quickly! Rather than letting it go to waste, I love finding simple ways to turn it into something delicious for our kitchen. These have definitely become a staple snack for us in our home. I have been making these on repeat for years.

These sourdough discard crackers are crispy, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make with just 2 additional simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. They’re perfect for an afternoon snack, served alongside a bowl of homemade soup, or added to a cheese board when you’re entertaining.

One of the things I love about making food from scratch is that simple ingredients can become something special. These crackers are a perfect example. Instead of reaching for a box at the grocery store, you can make a batch right at home and put that sourdough discard to good use!

If you’re looking for another way to use your sourdough discard, try my homemade sourdough discard granola, too!

sourdough discard, sea salt and melted butter — Start by measuring the sourdough discard into a bowl, melt the butter.

sourdough discard, melted butter and salt combined in a bowl — Add the melted, cooled butter and salt to the discard.

sourdough discard, melted butter and salt well combined in a bowl — Stir the mixture with a spatula until butter is well combined.

sourdough discard cracker batter being spread on parchment lined baking sheet with an offset spatula — Once the batter is ready, pour roughly 230 grams of the batter onto each baking sheet and spread thinly.

sprinkling everything bagel seasoning on top of sourdough discard cracker dough prior to baking — Sprinkle the batter with the everything bagel topping. Place pans in the oven for only 10 minutes to set.

sourdough discard crackers being scored into pieces with a rotary cutter — After the first 10 minutes, remove the crackers and score them with a rotary cutter. Then lower oven temp and return to oven until crisp (about 30 min)

finished baked sourdough discard crackers being poured into a 1/2 gallon jar for storage — Cool crackers completely and then pour into a glass jar or chosen container for storage.

finished baked sourdough discard crackers in a 1/2 gallon glass jar — Enjoy!

baking sheet with fresh homemade sourdough discard crackers on it.

Easy Sourdough Discard Crackers

These homemade sourdough discard crackers are crispy, flavorful, and an easy way to put leftover sourdough starter to good use. Made with just a few simple pantry ingredients, they're perfect for snacking, serving with cheese, or pairing with your favorite dips. It's a delicious little way to make something homemade rather than letting that sourdough discard go to waste!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings: 50 crackers

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

400 g sourdough discard
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted & slightly cooled
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
2 Tbsp everything bagel seasoning

Equipment

2 baking sheets
parchment paper
medium mixing bowl
glass measuring cup or bowl (for melting butter)
kitchen scale
off-set spatula

Method

Preheat oven to 350℉ & line baking sheet with parchment.
Melt butter and allow it to cool.
Weigh sourdough discard into medium mixing bowl and add salt and cooled melted butter. Mix until butter is well combined with starter.
Divide the cracker batter on to 2 parchment lined baking sheets and spread as thinly as possible with an offset spatula. (about 230 grams per sheet)
Sprinkle the everything bagel seasoning over the crackers sparingly (you may not need the full 2 tablespoons)
Place in 350℉ oven for 10 minutes, just to set. After the initial 10 minutes, remove from oven and score with a rotary cutter like a pizza cutter or ravioli cutter into cracker sized squares.
Once scored, lower oven temp to 300℉ and return tray to oven for another 30 minutes, checking after 20 for doneness. Crackers should be golden and hardened. If not done, continue baking until they are firm, checking every 10 minutes.
Once crackers are firm, remove from oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet. Transfer crackers to a 1/2 gallon jar or an airtight container of choice.

Sourdough Discard Crackers Recipe – Easy & Crispy