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Sourdough discard

By Elspeth Hay

February 19, 2026 at 9:07 AM EST

This week on the Local Food Report, Elspeth Hay shares tips on managing discard from a sourdough baker in New Marlborough. Sarah Reynolds North explains how to store and feed your starter and new ideas of what to do with your excess, from scones to pancakes.

Here’s a link to see more of Sarah’s bread tips:
https://www.instagram.com/foundbread/



Here’s a link to Sarah’s favorite discard cream scones:
https://www.theperfectloaf.com/sourdough-starter-discard-scones/