Sourdough Discard Brownies

Name: Sourdough Discard Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup (227 grams, 2 sticks) unsalted butter; 2 ⅓ cups (450 grams) granulated sugar; 2 large (100 grams) eggs; 2 large (36 grams) egg yolks; 1 cup (106 grams) Dutch-processed cocoa; ½ cup (100 grams) sourdough starter discard; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon brewed coffee (optional); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon (3 grams) Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt (if using table salt or Morton's brand, reduce by half or measure by weight); 2 cups (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 cup + 1 tablespoon (130 grams) all-purpose flour

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h 15min

These Sourdough Discard Brownies are thick and fudgy with a shiny, crackly top. Made in one pot and loaded with chocolate, they’re an easy dessert that puts your discard to good use—and they’re better than the box!

Updated at: Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:14:45 GMT