Easy Sourdough Discard Crackers Recipe – Perfect Snack for Charcuterie Boards

Looking for a quick, delicious way to use your sourdough discard? These sourdough discard crackers are crispy, flavorful, and pair perfectly with your next cheese board or party spread. We made these for a recent game night euchre party with friends, and they were such a hit — especially with goat cheese!

Whether you’re team butter or team olive oil, this easy recipe can be customized to your taste. It’s a fantastic way to reduce waste and turn your leftover starter into something snack-worthy.

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Why You’ll Love This Easy Sourdough Discard Crackers Recipe

• Great use for sourdough discard
• Customizable with your favorite herbs and spices
• Ideal for charcuterie boards or cheese trays
• Vegan-friendly option available
• Fun, easy, and perfect for entertaining

Ingredients

This recipe makes about 2–3 trays of crackers depending on how thin you roll the dough.

Basic Dough:

• 100g all-purpose flour
• 100g sourdough starter (unfed discard)
• 4 tbsp softened butter or ¼ cup olive oil
• Seasonings of your choice
• Salt to finish
• Extra olive oil or butter for brushing before baking

Flavor Combos We Tried:

• Rosemary Garlic Olive Oil – Infused oil for a rich, herby cracker
• Everything Bagel Butter – Savory and crisp with with a light texture

How To Make Easy Sourdough Discard Crackers

1. Make the Dough

In a mixing bowl, combine:

• 100g flour
• 100g sourdough discard
• 4 tbsp softened butter or ¼ cup olive oil
• Desired seasoning (we used rosemary garlic or everything bagel mix)

Mix dough with a pastry cutter and then with your hands until it comes together as a soft dough.

If the dough is not coming together, add cold water 1 TBSP at a time.
If dough is too shaggy, add more flour.

Knead 3-5 minutes. Form into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 2–3 hours.

2. Roll & Cut

After chilling, lightly flour your surface and roll the dough out as thin as possible — thinner dough = crispier crackers.

Use a butter knife, pizza cutter, or chef’s knife to cut the dough into squares or any shape you like. We kept ours bite-sized for our charcuterie board.

3. Bake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and space the crackers close together, but not touching.

Brush lightly with olive oil or butter, sprinkle with additional seasoning or salt, and bake for 10 minutes. At the 10-minute mark, rotate your trays for even baking. Bake another 10 minutes, watching closely so they don’t over brown (especially with olive oil).

4. Cool & Serve

Let crackers cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Avoid sealing in a container while they’re still warm — they’ll lose their crispiness. Once cooled completely, store in an airtight container.

Butter vs. Olive Oil – What’s the Difference?

We experimented with both and here’s what we found:

• Butter crackers: lighter, puffier, more air pockets — ideal for texture lovers.
• Olive oil crackers: richer flavor, crispier, more golden brown, perfect with herbs — and vegan!

Both are delicious, so use whichever suits your pantry or your guests’ dietary needs.

How to Serve Your Sourdough Discard Crackers

These sourdough crackers were the star of our euchre night charcuterie board! Try pairing them with:

• Goat cheese (our favorite combo!)
• Aged cheddar
• Salami or prosciutto
• Fig jam or honey
• Marinated olives

Dough Lab Tips for Success

• Roll your dough super thin for maximum crunch.
• Let them cool completely before storing.
• Have fun with shapes — rustic, uniform, or patterned, it’s your call.
• Season generously — flavor is everything!
• If the dough is not coming together, add cold water 1 TBSP at a time.
• If dough is too shaggy, add more flour.

Save This Sourdough Discard Crackers Recipe for Your Next Gathering

Whether you’re hosting game night, prepping for a picnic, or just want a snack with personality, these homemade sourdough discard crackers are a must-try. They’re easy, customizable, and the perfect way to turn leftover starter into something special.

Have you tried this recipe or experimented with new flavor combos? Tag us on Instagram @doughlabdiaries or use #DoughLabDiaries — we’d love to see your cracker creations!