Sourdough Lemon Blueberry (Printable version)

Fluffy, tangy batter infused with lemon zest and juicy blueberries for a delightful breakfast treat.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup sourdough discard, unfed at room temperature
02 - 1 cup milk
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus additional for cooking
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Zest of 1 lemon
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

→ Dry Ingredients

08 - 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
09 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
11 - 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
12 - 0.5 teaspoon salt

→ Add-ins

13 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together sourdough discard, milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until thoroughly combined.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps should remain.
04 - Carefully fold blueberries into batter, distributing evenly throughout.
05 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly brush with butter.
06 - Pour 0.25 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set.
07 - Flip pancakes and cook the opposite side for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
08 - Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter, brushing griddle with additional butter as needed.
09 - Serve pancakes warm with optional toppings such as maple syrup, fresh blueberries, or powdered sugar.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect way to use up sourdough discard instead of throwing it away
  • Ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish
  • Bright, tangy lemon flavor paired with sweet blueberries
  • Fluffy texture with a subtle sourdough complexity
  • Easy enough for weekday mornings, special enough for weekend brunch
  • Freezer-friendly for meal prep convenience
02 -
  • Let your sourdough discard come to room temperature for easier mixing and better texture
  • Use fresh lemon zest for the brightest flavor – the oils in the zest are where the magic happens
  • Don't press down on the pancakes while cooking; this deflates them and makes them dense
  • Keep finished pancakes warm in a 200°F oven while you cook the rest of the batch
  • If batter thickens while sitting, thin with a tablespoon or two of milk
  • For the fluffiest pancakes, separate the eggs and fold in beaten egg whites at the very end
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