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soudough graham crackers on a plate. The crackers are stacked on top of one another and tied with a piece of kitchen twine. There is a glass of milk in the background.

Sourdough Graham Crackers

Sourdough graham crackers look just like the store bought kind but taste extra delicious from the sweetness of honey and a cinnamon sugar topping.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 20
Calories 129 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ cup sourdough starter active starter or discard

For Sprinkling the Crackers

  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low-medium heat until just fully melted. Remove from heat.
  • To the melted butter, add the brown sugar, honey, vanilla and sourdough starter. Mix until fully combined.
  • Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined.
  • Cut the dough into two pieces and shape each into a rough rectangle measuring 1-2 inches thick. Wrap each rectangle of dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes (or longer. See Note).

When Ready to Bake

  • Preheat oven to 325℉.
  • Working one piece of dough at a time, place dough on top of a piece of parchment paper. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a large rectangle about 1/8 inch thick. 
  • Using a pizza cutter or kitchen knife, cut the dough into approximate 2.5 x 5 inch squares but do not separate them.
  • Gently score each cracker with a line running horizontally and vertically to look like store-bought graham crackers. Pierce each cracker multiple times with a fork.  
  • Transfer the dough and parchment paper to a baking sheet. Sprinkle the top of the cracker dough with cinnamon sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. The edges should be just starting to turn golden brown.
  • Allow to cool for 20 minutes, then gently break the crackers into individual crackers at the precut lines.

Notes

If refrigerating the dough for for longer than 30 minutes, allow the dough to rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes before attempting to roll out the dough. Otherwise, it will be very difficult to roll it out. 

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 143IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Sourdough, Sourdough Discard
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