Description
These sourdough discard brownies are ultra-fudgy, rich, and chocolatey with a subtle tang from sourdough starter and irresistible Nutella swirls, making them the perfect way to use up discard.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sourdough starter discard (unfed)
- 1/2 cup Nutella
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then remove from heat and stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the sourdough discard until evenly incorporated.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, dollop Nutella on top, and swirl with a knife.
- Add the remaining batter, swirl again with Nutella, and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
For fudgy brownies, avoid overmixing and do not overbake. Allow brownies to cool fully for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: sourdough discard brownies, sourdough brownies, discard brownies, fudgy brownies