I'd love tips on what to do with the discard. My mom just throws it away but I feel like that's a waste. 🤷‍♀️

Fresh baked sourdough or as my mom calls it sweet sourdough

Hello everyone and welcome to our new community dedicated to all things sourdough! Whether you’re just starting your first bubbly starter or you’ve been baking artisan loaves for years, this is your space to learn, share, and celebrate the art (and science!) of sourdough. Here’s what you can expect here: ✅ Tips & Tricks for everything from starters to shaping and scoring ✅ Recipes & Inspiration to keep your oven busy ✅ Troubleshooting Support when things don’t go as planned (because they will, and that’s okay!) ✅ A friendly place to share your wins, your flops, and everything in between This community is all about curiosity, creativity, and connection. No gatekeeping - just good bread and good company. 👉 Introduce yourself! Tell us: - Where are you from? - Have you started your sourdough journey yet? - How long have you been baking sourdough? - What’s the best (or worst) loaf you’ve ever made? Bonus points for sharing a photo of your favorite bake (or your starter - yes, we love starter selfies!). Can’t wait to meet you all and watch this community rise together - just like our dough. 🍞✨