Sourdough Cheese Bites
Easy-to-make sourdough cheese bites that are perfect for snack boards or as a comforting snack on their own.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed, room temperature) provides flavor and moisture
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting) structural base
- 2 tablespoons sugar adds slight sweetness
- 0.75 teaspoon baking soda helps with leavening
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder aids in rising
- 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
- 2/3 cup warm water hydrates the dough
Boiling and Topping Ingredients
- 0.5 tablespoon baking soda (for boiling water bath) helps achieve a chewy texture
- to taste coarse sea salt, for sprinkling adds flavor and texture
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional, for brushing) adds richness
- to taste mustard or your favorite dipping sauce (optional) complements the bites
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine the sourdough discard, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir until evenly combined.
- Gradually add warm water to the dry ingredients while mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
- Knead the dough gently on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
Boiling and Baking
- Preheat a large pot of water and stir in additional baking soda to create an alkaline boiling bath.
- Cut the kneaded dough into small pieces or shapes.
- Place pieces into boiling water bath, cooking for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Remove bites with a slotted spoon and transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush tops of cheese bites with melted butter, if desired.
- Sprinkle coarse sea salt over bites before baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to two days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Reheat in the oven at low temperature.