Pick a recipe by grams and time
| Usable discard on hand | Recipe and exact amount | What to reserve |
|---|---|---|
| 100 g | Marvellous Mrs P’s discard pancakes use 100 g. [5] | A skillet session for a smaller discard portion. |
| 113 g | King Arthur’s sourdough brownies use 113 g. [6] | Mix and bake, then leave time for the brownies to cool before cutting. |
| 200 g | The same-day discard pancakes use 200 g. [2] | A skillet session. The recipe uses baking powder and has no overnight rest. |
| 227 g | The rolled discard crackers use 227 g. [3] | A chill, time to roll and cut, and enough cooling to check the snap. |
| 227 g | King Arthur’s discard focaccia uses 227 g. [4] | Several hours for dough development and proofing. It uses commercial yeast as well as discard. |
| Less than your chosen recipe calls for | Pick a smaller published formula or wait for a fresh, suitable portion. | Keep the oldest date visible if you collect portions. |
These are recipe weights, not thresholds for changing a batter. If you have exactly 100 g and the brownie recipe calls for 113 g, you are 13 g short. Use the 100 g pancake recipe or wait until you have the full amount for the brownies. Reducing only the discard changes the flour and water balance. [1] [7]
Do a quick inventory before you mix
| Write down | Example |
|---|---|
| Discard amount and hydration | 227 g from an equal-weight flour and water starter |
| Oldest collection date | Use the oldest date when several portions share the jar |
| Time and equipment free today | One oven shelf and time to roll two sheets |
| Recipe and amount to use | Rolled crackers, 227 g |
| Left over | None in the discard jar. The mother starter stays separate. |
At 100% hydration, 100 g of discard contributes 50 g flour and 50 g water. That arithmetic helps explain why a stiff starter can change the texture of a recipe. For an easy first bake, match the recipe’s discard hydration. If you need to make more or less, use a published size option or check the whole formula and equipment together. [1] [7]
Crispy Crust’s planned discard notes would keep a dated weight alongside the recipe you used. That would help you choose something for the amount in the jar without borrowing from the starter you need for bread.
Find a discard recipe by grams available and compare the original recipes before choosing what to make.