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Sourdough brownies stacked on eachother

Sourdough Brownie Recipe

Servings: 12
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Butter
  • 1 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips or chopped
  • 3/4 Cup Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 Cup sourdough Discard unfed 100% hydration
  • 1/3 Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 Cup Cocoa Powder unsweetened
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to350°F. Line a 8x8 pan with parchment paper or grease pan well
  • in a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips together until smooth. Stir well to combine and let cool slightly
  • Whisk in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture looks glossy and smooth
  • Add eggs and vanilla, beating until fully incorporated and the batter thickens
  • Stir in the sourdough discard mixing until smooth. (the batter may look slightly stretchy or glossy - this is good)
  • Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold gently until just combined. Do not over mix
  • Pour batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 30-35 minuts until the center is just set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs
  • Let the brownies cool completley in the pan before cutting for the best texture
  • ENJOY!

Notes

Use discard that’s not too acidic—fresh from the fridge is ideal
Don’t overmix once you add flour or you’ll lose the fudgy texture
Melt chocolate and butter gently to avoid burning or seizing
Use good-quality chocolate—it makes a big difference
For extra gooeyness, underbake slightly and let them set while cooling
Cool completely before slicing to prevent a crumbly mess
A sprinkle of flaky salt on top enhances flavor and adds a nice crunch
Customize with swirls of peanut butter, tahini, or cream cheese before baking
Line your pan with parchment for easy removal and clean edges
Taste improves after a day—the sourdough flavor deepens subtly

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 49mg, Sodium: 172mg, Potassium: 135mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 23g, Vitamin A: 283IU, Calcium: 23mg, Iron: 2mg