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Crispy golden Sourdough Discard Scallion Pancake sliced and served with dipping sauce on a wooden board

Crispy Sourdough Discard Scallion Pancake Recipe


  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 pancakes 1x

Description

These crispy scallion pancakes use sourdough discard for a golden, flaky texture and bright onion flavor—perfect for breakfast or a snack with zero waste.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sourdough discard
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp warm water
  • 45 scallions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 34 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado)

  • Instructions

    1. In a bowl, combine sourdough discard, flour, and salt.

    2. Gradually add warm water and stir until a rough dough forms.

    3. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth.

    4. Cover dough and let rest for 30 minutes.

    5. Divide rested dough into 4 balls and roll each into a thin circle.

    6. Brush each circle with sesame oil and sprinkle with chopped scallions.

    7. Roll each circle into a log, coil it, then roll out again into a flat pancake.

    8. Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

    9. Fry each pancake 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.

    10. Transfer pancakes to a rack to drain and crisp.

    11. Cut into wedges and serve warm with dipping sauce.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: breakfast
    • Method: pan-frying
    • Cuisine: asian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 pancake

    Keywords: sourdough, scallion pancakes, discard pancakes, zero waste, breakfast, snack, crispy pancakes, homemade sourdough