Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes
Last-minute idea for your Easter brunch? These sourdough pancakes are the perfect solution!
Fluffy, flavorful, and ideal for using up leftover sourdough. Whether as a quick sourdough breakfast recipe or as a highlight for your upcoming brunch – sourdough pancakes bring variety to the table and are prepared in no time.
With our Sourdough Express Starter, you can create your first starter culture especially quickly – perfect for spontaneous pancakes with starter and without long waiting times. For a complete start, you'll find everything you need in our curated Sourdough Starter Set.
To ensure everything goes smoothly with your baking, our Mason Jars or Mixing Bowls with integrated scales help you measure precisely. Our Glass Food Storage Containers are the optimal addition for your finished dough or prepared pancakes, keeping them as fresh as possible.
Why Sourdough Also Works for Breakfast
Sourdough is no longer just for bread – it also provides a very special taste experience at breakfast. Sourdough pancakes, in particular, impress with their airy texture and a subtly tart, aromatic flavor that sets them apart from classic pancakes. Pancakes made with sourdough are not only fluffier but also much more versatile in taste.
The best part: You can easily prepare pancakes with starter and simultaneously use up your leftover sourdough – sustainable and effortless. This way, leftover starter is transformed into a delicious sourdough recipe in no time, perfect for a brunch.
With sourdough, you start your day consciously, knowing exactly what's in your dough, and create a special recipe for your brunch with just a few ingredients, guaranteed to be memorable.
Recipe: Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes
Ingredients for 8–10 servings
- 4 eggs
- 520 ml milk
- 500 g sourdough (active)
- 100 g skyr / Greek yogurt
- 360 g flour
- 30 g sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 60 g butter, melted
Preparation
Whisk eggs briefly.
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Mix wet ingredients
Stir eggs with milk, sourdough, yogurt, and optional vanilla extract until smooth.
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Mix dry ingredients
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a second bowl.
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Mix the batter
Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir briefly (do not overmix).
Optional: Let the batter rest for 30–90 minutes before baking (add baking powder & baking soda just before), this intensifies the flavor.
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Stir in butter
Add melted butter and stir it in.
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Bake
Heat a coated pan with a little butter or neutral oil over medium to high heat.
Cook pancakes in portions for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Enjoy your meal!
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Our Sourdough Express Starter
Sourdough has never been this fast!
Do you want to bake with sourdough but don't want to wait for days? With our Sourdough Express Starter, getting started is particularly quick and easy. Instead of laboriously making your own starter, yours will be active in a short time (approx. 1-2 days) – perfect for spontaneous sourdough recipes like bread, rolls, or fluffy pancakes.
The Express Starter comes with everything you need to get started right away: natural microorganisms, full activity, and reliable results – completely without additional yeast. So you can concentrate on what really matters: the taste and the joy of making it yourself.
Your advantages at a glance:
Quick start without waiting for days
First starter ready for use in a short time
Perfect for beginners and spontaneous baking ideas
Naturally fermented – for more taste & digestibility
Ideal for anyone who simply wants to try out sourdough and fill their home with the scent of freshly baked bread.
Sourdough Pancakes vs. Classic Pancakes
The difference lies in taste and texture:
Classic Pancakes: neutral, sweet, often with baking powder or yeast.
Sourdough Pancakes: slightly sour, airier, last longer, and are more digestible thanks to natural fermentation.
Additionally, sourdough leftovers can be put to good use – no waste, but delicious pancakes or waffles for brunch.
Tip: Use sourdough leftovers
Leftover starter doesn't have to end up in the trash – quite the opposite: it's the perfect base for many creative recipes in your kitchen. It's especially good for fluffy sourdough pancakes, but also for waffles, muffins, or small bread leftover recipes.
This way, you can easily use leftover sourdough and conjure up an aromatic recipe from it. This creates a breakfast full of flavor without extra effort – sustainable, versatile, and ideal for your next brunch.
Can you prepare sourdough pancakes in advance?
Yes! You can prepare the dough for your sourdough pancakes the evening before and store it in the refrigerator. This saves you time in the morning and you can start baking right away.
How long does pancake batter last?
The prepared dough will keep in the refrigerator for about 24 hours. After that, you should prepare it fresh so that your pancakes remain fluffy and aromatic.
Can you freeze sourdough pancakes?
Absolutely! Fully baked pancakes can be frozen without problems. When needed, simply thaw or warm briefly in a pan or microwave – perfect for a quick breakfast or spontaneous brunch.
Can sourdough leftovers also be used?
Yes, leftover starter is excellent for sourdough pancakes, waffles, or other breakfast recipes. This way, you can use leftover sourdough and create delicious, aromatic dishes at the same time.
