Discard
Fudgy Sourdough Discard Brownies
A King Arthur-inspired way to use up discard: dense, glossy-topped brownies with a subtle tang that balances the chocolate.
- Time
- 1 hour
- Yield
- 16 squares
- Level
- Beginner
Ingredients
Scale batch
- 170g butter
- 200g dark chocolate, chopped
- 200g sugar
- 3 eggs
- 120g sourdough discard
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 80g flour
- 30g cocoa powder
- 4g salt
Method
- 01
Melt butter and chocolate together, cool slightly.
- 02
Whisk in sugar, then eggs one at a time until glossy.
- 03
Stir in discard and vanilla.
- 04
Fold in flour, cocoa, and salt just until combined.
- 05
Pour into a parchment-lined 8x8 pan and bake at 350°F for 28–32 minutes.
- 06
Cool completely before cutting for clean squares.