One Saucy Little Trick For Your Sourdough Discard


Hello Reader,

You know that little jar of sourdough discard staring at you from the back of the fridge? Yep, that one. Before you toss it or make another batch of sweet treats, here’s a cheeky little kitchen hack to put it to good use — no baking required!

Use it to thicken your sauces.

Here’s how:

  1. Scoop 1–2 tablespoons of your sourdough discard into a bowl (the amount depends on how much sauce you're making).
  2. Whisk it with a few tablespoons of cooled-down sauce (or cold water — that works too).
  3. Slowly stir it into your simmering sauce, then cook and stir until it thickens up beautifully.
  4. Add more if needed!

Perfect for:

Any sauce that you'd thicken with a flour slurry, for example:

  • Creamy mushroom or peppercorn sauces
  • Gravies
  • Curries
  • Stews
  • You can even thicken soups.

Give it a go and let me know what you stirred up — I love hearing about your kitchen wins.

Happy sauce making and baking!

And if you need more inspiration for sourdough discard uses, head straight to our collection HERE.

Warm Wishes,

Ieva @ Somebody Feed Seb

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