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A piece of sourdough plum cobbler.

Sourdough Discard Plum Cobbler

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
fermenting time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

For batter:

  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sourdough starter or discard
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda

For plum filling:

  • 8-12 plums
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/8 tsp clove
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ginger

For streusel topping:

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Begin by mixing the 1/2 cup melted butter, eggs, milk, and sugar.
  • Add the sourdough starter and stir until combined.
  • Mix flour into the wet ingredients. Cover and let it ferment over night (or up to 48 hours) in the refrigerator. this step is optional, but gives the cobbler a more sour flavor.
  • The next day, add baking powder and soda to the the batter. Make sure there are no clumps.
  • For the plum filling, slice plums into a 9x13 inch pan and sprinkle with the flour and spices.
  • For the streusel topping, press the the sugar, flour, and spices into the butter until it is mixed and creates crumbly clumps.
  • Spread the batter over the plums and crumble the streusel topping on top.
  • Bake in a 325° F oven for 50-60 minutes, until golden on top and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Enjoy by itself for a delicious breakfast or top with vanilla ice cream for a flavorful fall dessert.
Keyword fall, plum, sourdough, sourdough discard