As microbakers, you know the joy of crafting delicious bread from scratch and are masters at keeping your sourdough starter thriving. With every feeding comes sourdough discard, perfect sourdough waiting to be baked. This can present microbakers with a dilemma: how to use sourdough discard effectively. 

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Crumb sourdough is here to bring a savory way to repurpose your sourdough discard, and bring something new to your microbakery menu! These sourdough crackers are a great way to experiment with new herbs and spices and can allow you to offer your customers a wide range of flavors.

From rosemary and thyme, garlic and sage, or even everything bagel, the possibilities are endless. You can even take it a step further by suggesting different cheese and dip pairings to your customers, making your crackers essential for any charcuterie board!

These sourdough crackers are the perfect solution to minimize waste, maximize flavor, and boost culinary creativity. Next time you feed your sourdough starter, transform that excess discard into delicious and savory crackers!

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‍I N G R E D I E N T S

• 200g Sourdough discard (directly from the refrigerator)
• 100g all-purpose flour
• 1-2 tbsp high-quality oil or melted butter
• 1 tbsp preferred herbs or spices
• ½ tsp fine salt
• Optional - flaky sea salt

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I N S T R U C T I O N S‍

#1 - Preheat your Simply Bread Oven to 390°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet with a silicone mat.

#2 - Combine your sourdough discard, all-purpose flour, high-quality oil or melted butter, preferred herbs or spices, and fine salt in a mixing bowl.

#3 - Use your hands or a bowl scraper to mix until a soft dough forms gently. Be careful not to overmix, as this could result in tough crackers.

#4 - Roll out your dough very thinly on the silicone baking mat. Brush the surface of your dough with more oil or melted butter, and lightly sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.

#5 - Score the dough into preferred shapes and sizes using a 5-wheel pastry cutter, pizza wheel, or a sharp knife.

#6 - Slide the baking mat onto the prepared baking sheet and bake in your Simply Bread Oven for 20 minutes, turning the pan 180 degrees halfway through baking. Keep an eye on the edge crackers, as they may brown faster than the others.

#7 - Once baked, allow the crackers to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet. Then, break them apart at the score lines using your hands or a knife.

#8 - Enjoy your homemade sourdough discard crackers!