If you are looking for a fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth brownie made with sourdough discard, this is the recipe for you. These brownies are rich and indulgent. They have that signature shiny, crackly top with nice crisp edges and are finished with a generous sprinkle of flakey sea salt (a must). They might just be the perfect brownie.

I am a chocolate dessert connoisseur and I can attest these brownies are a chocolate lover’s dream. The combo of dark chocolate and sea salt is everything to me. This recipe has just the right amount of chocolate. I like to use cocoa powder for the batter and then mix in extra chocolate chips. The sourdough starter keeps them extra soft and adds a slight tang.

This recipe is very reminiscent of Ghiradelli boxed brownies, the elite boxed brownie mix. Whenever I make brownies that is what I strive for.

sourdough discard brownies

Fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth brownies made with sourdough discard. These brownies are rich and indulgent. They have that signature shiny, crackly top with nice crisp edges and are finished with a sprinkle of flakey sea salt (a must). They might just be the perfect brownie.

Ingredients

10 tablespoons (142g) unsalted butter, 1 stick + 2 tablespoons
1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup (50g) sourdough discard
3/4 cup (75g) cocoa powder
1/3 cup (40g) all-purpose flour
2 tsp (7g) cornstarch
3/4 tsp (4g) salt
1/2 cup (100g) chocolate chips
Flakey sea salt for serving

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees Farenheight. Grease and line a 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, add butter and sugar. Melt in the microwave for 2 minutes. Let cool slightly before adding in the eggs.
Whisk in egg, egg yolks and sour dough discard and beat for 2 minutes. You want to whisk the mixture until the sugar granules to dissolve and become smooth.
Sift in cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, cornstarch and salt. Mix until just combined then fold in chocolate chips.
Pour batter into prepared baking pan and transfer to the oven.
Bake for 30 minutes, until brownies have set.
Transfer brownies to a wire rack to cool before slicing.