Sourdough Discard Recipes Kit

What’s Included:

• Online Class: Follow along with sourdough expert, Sarah Leitner of Spice & Zest, who has over 10 years of experience in artisan baking, in a step-by-step session making two scrumptious recipes from sourdough discard

(Full course access included with purchase of the Sourdough Schoolhouse program)

• Written Recipe & Activity Booklet: Step-by-step baking and science-based activities designed to make learning fun for all ages

• Pancake Batter Dispenser: Easily pour batter onto a griddle or into a waffle iron 

• Flipping Spatula: Flip your pancakes to golden perfection on both sides using the included spatula

• Whisk: Easily blend ingredients and whisk your pancake batter like a pro

• Dough Scraper: Whether scraping sticky dough or gently handling airy dough, this versatile kitchen tool is the perfect partner

• Rolling Pin: Roll and shape dough with ease using this classic kitchen accessory

• Fluted Pastry Wheel: Create a signature grooved edge for your crackers as you cut squares with this decorative pastry wheel

What Is the Sourdough Discard Kit

This is the eleventh box in a 12-month sourdough series where you’ll explore more of the science behind discarding and how it can be used in a number of recipes. In this kit, your family will roll and cut your own crackers, plus pour and cook your own pancakes or waffles. This is a great way to teach kids about not letting things go to waste, while enjoying hands-on fun in the kitchen creating, learning, and building confidence.

What your family will learn:

• The importance of discarding: Dig more into the importance of discarding and how it keeps your sourdough starter balanced, strong, and ready to bake.

• The benefits of discard in non-yeast recipes: From improved digestibility to packing a punch of flavor, find out firsthand everything discard can add to yeast-free baked goods.

• The science of yeast vs. discard: Learn why some breads can bake without yeast and how these chemically and physically compare to yeast-based treats.

Bonus Beyond the Bread Activities

• Quiz yourself on bread requirements: Now that you know not all breads need yeast, guess which ones can be made with discard. Then explore the science behind each.

• A color-changing pH experiment: Experiment with acidic substances and color changes to create a visual pH chart and learn more about the importance of discarding

Next Up in Your Sourdough Schoolhouse Course

Drumroll please! It’s time to wrap up your year of sourdough with tasty tortillas in Month 12. Put your skills to the test as you show off your family’s breadmaking expertise with one more adventure in sourdough and kitchen chemistry.

This kit is part of The Sourdough Schoolhouse 12-Month Course, a progressive baking and science journey for families where STEM meets the kitchen. Each month builds on the last, introducing new tools, ingredients, and concepts that bring baking to life. 

Why Families Love It:

• Encourages teamwork, creativity, and confidence

• Combines baking education with real kitchen science

• Designed for all skill levels - no experience needed

• Makes STEM learning hands-on, delicious, and memorable