Sourdough Discard Brownies

Name: Sourdough Discard Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter (115 grams); 10 oz semi-sweet chocolate chip (285 grams); 1/2 cup Dutch cocoa powder (40 grams); pinch of espresso granules (optional); 1 cup white granulated sugar (200 grams); 1/2 cup brown sugar (110 grams); 3 eggs, large; 1/2 cup sourdough starter (about 125 grams); 2 tsp vanilla extract; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (120 grams); 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1/2 cup semi-sweet, dark or milk chocolate chips (about 85 grams); flaky sea salt (optional )

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

These fudgy Sourdough Discard Brownies are probably the most indulgently delicious way to utilize your extra starter. Rich and extra chocolatey with an irresistible crackly top, these brownies are sure to become a new household favorite!

Updated at: Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:03:08 GMT