Sourdough Brownies Recipe

To be honest, I have never thought that you can make brownies using some of the discard from the sourdough starter! They should be fudgy, very chocolatey, and have beautiful, shiny surfaces. If you own a sourdough starter, there is no avoiding discarding it, and so you do not want to. That is why we enjoy coming up with and sharing recipes that use sourdough discard..

Of course they’re messy and the super chocolate contributes to that, but the complexity from the sour makes it so… interesting and wonderful. There is no hint of sourness, but I assure you, you will notice the taste and it is great! Also, this is an excellent method when your extra sour starter is discarded.

This new recipe is a great way to curb your sugar cravings whilst maximizing your use of sourdough starter discard. Here, I share with you how you could easily bake sourdough brownies at home using very basic ingredients and no-fuss-preparations-at-all! Now let’s take a look at how to make these adorable little sweets.

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter.
• 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips chopped 
• ½ cup dutch cocoa powder
• 1 cup granulated sugar.
• 2 large eggs at room temperature.
• 1/2 cup of sourdough discard
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt

Equipment

To prepare sourdough brownies recipe, you will need the following equipment:

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk or electric mixer
• Rubber spatula
• 9×9 inch baking pan
• parchment paper 

Making Process

Step 1: Put it into a preheated oven at 350 degrees F (176 degrees C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan with butter and parchment paper.

Step 2: Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add the chocolate chips, vanilla essence and dutch cocoa powder. Stir the ingredients until the chocolate chips are melted.

Step 3: In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the brown sugar and granulated sugar using an electric mixer for 5-10 minutes. Add the sour cream and chocolate mixture to the bowl, add the flour and salt and stir until the ingredients are well combined.

Step 4: Spread the batter evenly in the baking dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes.

Step 5: Let brownies cool before sliding, then slice and serve.

Storage Tips

To keep your sourdough brownies recipe fresh, follow these storage tips:

Room temperature: Brownies should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature, and brownies can be good for up to 3 days.

Refrigerator: To retain that fresh taste, you should store them in the refrigerator for a week.

Freezing: Sour brownies can be refrigerated for up to 3 months. Brownies should be wrapped securely in some plastic and stored in an airtight freezer.

Nutrition

• Calorie: 290 kcal 
• Carbohydrate: 40g 
• Cholesterol: 45mg 
• Calcium: 20mg
• Protein: 3g 
• Potassium: 160mg 
• Fiber: 2g 
• Fat: 14g 
• Saturated Fat: 8g 
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g 
• Monounsaturated Fat: 4g 
• Sodium: 110mg 
• Sugar: 25g 
• Iron: 2mg

FAQ

Is it possible to bake a sourdough brownies recipe with no chocolate chips?

Yes! You don’t have to add chocolate chips for the sourdough brownies to be delicious, although it will enhance the flavor. Just discard them; no other modifications are required.

I need to know if it is possible to use natural cocoa powder for making the sourdough brownies?

You can, but my experience with making it is that Dutch process cocoa works best. It gives the most chocolate flavor which I think blends perfectly with the sour.

Final Thoughts

It is a great way to consume your sourdough starter while also enjoying good old brownies. Its taste and moist texture made those desserts very different from regular brownies. Few and easily available ingredients are the hallmarks of this recipe, so if you try to make a batch, I am sure people over hunger will be pleased. Make Simply Delicious Sourdough Brownie Bottoms as is or top it with your favorite toppings, and it will surely be a favorite in your baking book. Alas, here is how to make these fabulous brownies, and do not wait and start it right now using your ingredients and equipment.