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Using my sourdough starter to make a ton of sourdough discard recipes is one of my favorite things to do. There are endless recipes out there and so many ways to use them. Recently I have been making sourdough discard English muffins and they are beyond easy!

Now that I have learned how to make so many amazing sourdough products, I don't buy these things at the store anymore. Homemade tastes WAY better in my opinion.

If you love sourdough, be sure to check out another easy recipe for Sourdough Discard Bagels, Sourdough Discard Brownies, Sourdough Artisan Loaf, and Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls.

What is Discard?

I get asked this question a lot — “what is discard?” Discard is the amount of starter that is left after feeding your starter. You have to pour some out to feed your active starter. Many people toss this out, however, I keep mine in the fridge to make other recipes! It's a great way to use it up and not let it go to waste.

One of my husband's favorite recipes I make with the discard is these Sourdough Discard Dinner Rolls. This is a great recipe that you can make, freeze, and have on hand when you need some quick dinner rolls.

If you want to try your hand at making sourdough bread and other sourdough recipes, make sure you have all the right tools. This kit from Amazon has everything you will need in it.

How to Make These Homemade Sourdough English Muffins

To make these, you don't need any special equipment. However, you can grab a set of these English Muffin rings if you want the muffins to be perfectly round.

For this recipe, you don't need an active sourdough starter. You only need discard, which is the excess of your fed sourdough starter. You also don't need commercial yeast for these. The discard starter has enough ferment in it to take care of the bloom needed.

Here's the list of ingredients —

• 1/2 cup sourdough starter discard (unfed starter)
• 1 cup water
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp sugar
• Corn Meal for Dusting

Combine the discard, water, and 2 cups of the flour in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp tea towel and place the covered container in the fridge overnight.

The next morning add 3/4 cup flour, salt, baking soda, and sugar. 

Use the stand mixer and mix until the sticky dough isn’t sticking to the sides. 

Wrap the English Muffin dough and let sit for 30 minutes for a second rise in a warm place.

On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thick and cut with a round biscuit cutter or a cookie cutter. Dust both sides with corn meal. Place them on a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cover and let them rise for one hour.

Heat the skillet or electric griddle to low-medium heat. Fry the muffins for 3-4 minutes in a hot cast iron skillet on each side or until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and place them on a baking sheet.

You can keep them warm by placing the baking sheet in a 250 f oven until ready to serve.

For best results, let the muffins cool to room temperature before slicing them and placing them in freezer bags.

How to Make the Perfect Breakfast Sandwich

Slice the English Muffin and spread with some butter.

Place it face down in a frying pan and over medium heat, toast the English Muffin. Remove from the heat and top it with your favorite meat — sausage, bacon, or ham. Then I like to add a piece of sharp cheddar cheese and an over-easy egg.

Sprinkle on some fresh herbs and a dash of hot sauce for the perfect breakfast sandwich.

Or, instead of an over-easy egg, you can add a folded egg to each one. Wrap each one in plastic wrap and then wrap it in aluminum foil before placing it in a ziplock bag. Freeze the sandwiches for about 3 months.

To reheat, simply remove the wrapping and wrap in a paper towel. Microwave for a minute or two. Let it sit for a couple of minutes before eating. Then, top with all your favorite breakfast sandwich toppings. You can use my homemade strawberry jam if you are up for it.

Check out these other bread recipes on the blog

The next time you are craving homemade bread, try these recipes out. Making homemade things from scratch doesn't have to be hard at all. In fact, it can be fun and if you are like me, you can make it a challenge to recreate all your favorite foods to enjoy!

For my family, homemade is the best way to go.

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