If you’re a sourdough baker, chances are you’ve found yourself with a bit of sourdough discard from time to time. While tossing it away may seem like the easiest option, there are so many creative ways to use this liquid gold. One of my absolute favorites is making sourdough discard pita crisps—a simple, crunchy, and just perfect paired with hummus or on a charcuterie board.

What makes these pita crisps so great? Not only are they easy to make, but they also help reduce food waste by turning your sourdough discard into something delicious. Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack or need a savory accompaniment for hummus, tzatziki, or your favorite dip, these pita crisps are the answer!

Why Make Pita Crisps with Sourdough Discard?

We all know sourdough starters require regular feedings, and with that comes the inevitable discard. Instead of letting it go to waste, why not transform it into a crispy, flavorful snack? Here’s why sourdough discard pita crisps are a win:

• Healthy & Customizable: You can adjust the seasoning to suit your tastes, and using whole grain or specialty flours will give your pita crisps an added nutritional boost.
• Waste Not, Want Not: If you’re already baking sourdough bread, you’re likely left with extra starter. Rather than tossing it out, these pita crisps make use of it, giving your starter a second life in a snack form.
• Flavor Boost: The tangy, slightly fermented flavor of sourdough discard adds a depth of flavor that regular pita crisps just can’t match. It’s like a bonus layer of deliciousness!
• Easy to Make: This recipe is a breeze to whip up. It requires minimal ingredients and is quick to prepare, making it the perfect project for when you want to use up your discard without too much effort.

Looking for more sourdough discard recipes? Check these out:

• Sourdough Discard Cheese Crackers
• Flakey Sourdough Discard Biscuits
• Sourdough Discard Spinach Tortillas
• Sourdough Discard Multipurpose Soft Bread Rolls (Tangzhong)
• Sourdough Discard Cong You Bing: Scallion Pancakes

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Rustic Pita Crisps

Crunchy layered crisps made with sourdough discard. Perfect for eating with hummus or paired with ingredients on a cheese board.

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Keyword: crackers, sourdough, sourdough discard

Servings: 1 half sheet

Equipment

• kitchen scale
• baking sheet
• silicone baking mat
• rolling pin

Ingredients

• 100 g sourdough discard
• 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 45 g all purpose flour
• 1/8 tsp baking soda
• sesame seeds optional

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350F.
• Mix together sourdough discard, olive oil and salt. Add baking soda and flour and combine until a dough forms.
• Lightly knead the dough and roll it out into a long rectangle. Fold the dough over itself into thirds and roll out it out again. Repeat the folding.
• Transfer the dough onto a baking mat and roll it out as thin as possible. Using a fork, poke holes all over. At this point, you can cut the crackers to your desired size. For a more rustic look, bake as is and break up the crackers once it is done and has cooled.
• Brush the top with water and sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional) and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crackers have puffed up and turned golden brown. Let cool and enjoy!