What can you do with spent sourdough? Do you just through your leftover sourdough down the drain? Stop doing that and make spicy sourdough crackers instead! Any time there is leftover sourdough, I’ll make a variety of crackers. They are simple to do and you’ll be wondering why you haven’t done this already.

I’ll show you how to make spicy sourdough crackers, but you can substitute any spices or none at all and a little salt and pepper. You’ll soon be inventing all kinds of flavors. It’s also a super simple dough and won’t take you to the poor house if you decide you aren’t a fan of homemade crackers. My husband adores these spicy crackers, whereas I find them a bit too intense. What will you think?

These are really easy to do and remember how to make without getting out the recipe. It’s simply equal amounts of starter and flour by cup measurements. You don’t even really need to measure the flour, you can just add enough until you get a stiff ball. For every 1/2 cup of starter, I like to add up to a tablespoon of spices.

Can’t get enough of crackers? Another recipe to try are these easy Italian Parmesan crackers. Now that you know the basics, these will be a breeze. Also, try adding in some sourdough starter to see what happens. The possibilities are limitless!

Spicy Sourdough Crackers

An easy way to make crackers and a great use for leftover sourdough starter. These spicy little crackers will be great as they are or with toppings. You'll be making them often they are so simple to do and delicious!

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Prep Time10 minutes minutes

Cook Time25 minutes minutes

Total Time35 minutes minutes

Servings45 crackers

Calories 160.2

Ingredients

• ½ cup (50g) sourdough starter
• ½ cup (75g) flour
• 2 tsp (10mL) oil
• 1 tsp (5g) salt
• 1 tsp (2g) chili powder
• 1 tsp (2g) cayenne powder
• ½ tsp (1g) mustard powder
• ¼ tsp (1g) garlic powder

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350F (180C.)
• In a bowl, combine all the spices and sourdough together.
• Mix in the flour until a stiff dough forms.
• Roll dough out into a thin rectangle, about 1/16 – 1/8" thick (2-4mm.) Cut into 45 crackers about 1" square.
• Poke holes in each cracker and place on a baking sheet close together but not touching.
• Brush the tops of each cracker with oil. Bake 20 – 25 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
• Cool on a wire rack completely. Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Spicy Sourdough Crackers

Serving Size

 

15 crackers

Amount per Serving

Calories

160.2

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

3.1

g

5

%

Saturated Fat

 

0.2

g

1

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

0.8

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

2

g

Carbohydrates

 

29.3

g

10

%

Protein

 

4

g

8

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

* Calories provided as a courtesy and not guaranteed.