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Best Easy Sourdough Discard Breakfast Pockets


  • Author: Marlene Quinn
  • Total Time: 82 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and savory breakfast pockets made with sourdough discard, filled with sautéed mushrooms, cheese, and herbs.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 to 1 1/4 cups sourdough discard
  • 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 3/4 cup warm milk or water
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for skillet finishing
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • Filling options: sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, cooked breakfast sausage or bacon, scrambled eggs, shredded cheddar or Swiss, chopped herbs
  • Optional add-ins: a dash of Dijon mustard, grated nutmeg, flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix warm milk (or water) with melted butter and egg, then whisk in the sourdough discard until smooth.
  2. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; stir until the dough comes together. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 5–7 minutes.
  3. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rest for 30–60 minutes.
  4. For the filling, sauté mushrooms in a skillet until browned, remove from pan.
  5. Cook bacon or sausage if using, then sauté onions until caramelized.
  6. Whisk eggs, scramble over low heat, then add cheese, herbs, and cooled fillings.
  7. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
  8. Divide dough into 8–10 pieces, roll each into a round, and fill with 2–3 tablespoons of the filling.
  9. Fold and crimp edges to seal, then brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds or salt.
  10. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown, brushing with butter before serving.

Notes

Keep fillings cool before assembly to prevent sogginess. Freeze excess pockets after flash-freezing on a tray.

  • Prep Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pocket
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: sourdough, breakfast pockets, easy recipe, vegetarian, savory snacks