Sourdough Crepes

February 16, 2021

Here is a super quick crepe recipe that doesn’t need to be left to rest so can be made as soon as the batter is ready.

Recipe makes 6 medium sized crepes

You will need:

1 cup / 250g sourdough starter discard

3 eggs

3 tablespoons melted butter

1/2 cup/125ml milk - I used oat milk.

Butter to cook

Filling of your choice.

METHOD

Put all ingredients in a medium or large mixing bowl. Whisk until combined.
Heat Pan and add a small bit of butter to the bottom of the pan.
Ladle the mixture into the pan and swirl around until it covers the base of the pan. Cook until the edges are crisp.
Flip Crepe over and cook for a minute or so until cooked and repeat until you have finished your batter.
Enjoy with your favourite toppings.

Chocolate Sourdough Pancakes

February 12, 2021

Here is another quick easy delicious way to use up your sourdough starter discard.

You will need:

2 cups of flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon bread or bicarbonate of soda

2 - 3 tablespoons cocoa powder

A pinch of salt

1 cup / 250g sourdough starter discard

2 eggs

4 tablespoons / 50 g melted butter or vegetable oil

2 tablespoons maple syrup

2 cups / 454g oat milk

to serve : maple syrup,Chocolate sauce, fruit & any of your favourite toppings.

Method

• Mix flour, baking powder, cocoa, bicarbonate of soda and salt in a medium sized mixing bowl.
• Mix sourdough starter, eggs, maple syrup and milk in a large jug.

• Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until combined. Then add melted butter.

• Ladle mixture onto hot plate or pan and cook in batches. Enjoy with some chocolate sauce, maple syrup and your favourite toppings.

Sourdough waffles

February 10, 2021

I am really loving the wonderful world of Sourdough and exploring all the delicious things to make with the sourdough discard.

These Waffles are simple to make and really tasty.

Makes 7 - 8 depending on the size of your waffle iron.

You will need:

2 cups of flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon bread or bicarbonate of soda

A pinch of salt

1 cup / 250g sourdough starter discard

2 eggs

4 tablespoons / 50 g melted butter or vegetable oil

2 tablespoons maple syrup

2 cups / 454g oat milk

to serve : maple syrups, fruit & any of your favourite toppings.

Method

• Mix flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt in a medium sized mixing bowl.
• Mix sourdough starter, eggs, maple syrup and milk in a large jug.

• Turn on waffle iron.

• Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until combined. Then add melted butter.

• Ladle mixture into waffle iron and cook in batches. Enjoy with some maple syrup and your favourite toppings.

Chocolate Chia Pudding - Breakfast / Dessert (PICNIC)

August 10, 2020

Hello… We’ve been spending alot of time at the beach and I try to make different things for our picnic basket. For me the deal is quick, easy & tasty. Please watch video showing just how simple, below.

This is a lovely pot to bring along to have as breakfast or dessert, top it with loads of yogurt and fresh fruit. Yum.

Benefits of Chia seeds -

they are an excellent source of omega fatty acids, rich in anti-oxidants, they also provide fibre, calcium and iron.

Makes 2 medium or 4 small jars

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup cocoa powder

4 tablespoons of maple syrup

1/2 tsp each vanilla and ground cinnamon

1 tin coconut milk or 1 1/2 cups of milk of your choice.

1/2 cup chia seeds.

METHOD

whisk all the ingredients together in a bowl or jug and then pour or spoon into jars.
top with yogurt and fresh fruit, leave to set in the fridge. Can be made overnight. I usually make it in the morning before we leave the house and it is ready to eat after an hour.