Can I use sourdough starter instead of discard for graham crackers?

I’ve done it. If it’s fed and bubbly, it’ll work. They won’t have that same bit of tang, but they still bake up nice. I wouldn’t waste good starter on crackers every time, but if that’s what you’ve got, use it.

How long does it take to make sourdough graham crackers from start to finish?

Well, depends if you’re doing it all in one go. Takes me twenty minutes to mix, then it rests in the fridge. Two hours if I’m in a hurry, overnight if I’m not. Then it bakes quick—fifteen, maybe twenty minutes. So… three hours, more or less. But I don’t watch the clock much.

What’s the best way to store sourdough graham crackers for long-term freshness?

I’ve tucked them in tins and even the freezer. If they’re baked good and dry, they freeze just fine. I warm them in the oven to bring them back. Five minutes, tops. You’d never know they weren’t fresh.

Can I add spices like cinnamon or ginger to sourdough graham crackers?

You can, and I have. Cinnamon’s lovely. Ginger too, around Christmas. Just a little though. You want to taste the cracker, not cover it up.

Sourdough Graham Crackers With a Powerful Taste of Love

Name: Sourdough Graham Crackers That Bring Back Beautiful Homemade Memories
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 2 h 38 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed); 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp vanilla extract

Description

Crisp, golden sourdough graham crackers made with real ingredients and old-fashioned comfort. A perfect homemade snack or lunchbox treat.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup sourdough discard (unfed)

1 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and honey until smooth.

2. Add the sourdough discard and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.

4. Form dough into a flat disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll dough between parchment to about 1/8 inch thick.

6. Cut into squares or rectangles and place on lined baking sheet.

7. Prick each cracker with a fork and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.

8. Cool completely before storing or serving.

Notes

You can add a pinch of cinnamon or ground ginger for extra warmth.

Crackers will keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Bakes
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 crackers
Calories: 95
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 12mg

Keywords: sourdough graham crackers, homemade snacks, lunchbox treats