Flower-Shaped Sourdough Pancakes

Dress up your breakfast table with these beautiful flower-shaped sourdough pancakes! Light, fluffy, and subtly sweet, they’re made with sourdough discard for the perfect way to reduce waste while creating a fun and memorable breakfast.

Perfect for spring brunches, Mother’s Day, or slow mornings with family, these adorable pancakes are guaranteed to bring smiles around the table. They’re simple to make, kid-friendly, and almost too pretty to eat!

👩🍳 How to Make Flower Pancakes

  1. Preheat a skillet over medium-low heat and add a little butter.

  2. In a bowl, whisk together discard, milk, egg, butter, and vanilla.

  3. Add in flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.

  4. Lightly grease your pan again.

🌸 Create the Flower Shape:

  • Use a squeeze bottle or spoon to pipe 5 small circles in a ring (petals).

  • Add a slice of strawberry in the center.

  • Lightly fill in gaps if needed so the pancake connects.

  1. Cook until bubbles form and edges set (about 2–3 minutes).

  2. Flip carefully and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden.

  3. Repeat with remaining batter.

✨ Tips for Perfect Flower Pancakes

1. Use medium-low heat
Too hot = burnt outside, raw inside. Low and slow gives that golden, even cook.

2. Slightly thicker batter works best
If it’s too runny, your flower shape will spread. Add a tablespoon of flour if needed.

3. Don’t overmix
A few lumps are totally fine; this keeps them soft and fluffy.

4. Grease lightly between batches
Just enough butter for flavor without making them greasy.

5. Flip with confidence
Use a thin spatula and go for it in one motion to keep the shape intact.

🍓 Strawberry Center Tips (Game-Changer)

  • Pat strawberries dry so they don’t water down the batter

  • Thin slices work best so they cook through

  • Press them gently into the batter right after piping

  • You can also dice strawberries and sprinkle them instead

 

🌼 Easy Variations

  • Blueberry Flowers – swap strawberries for blueberries

  • Chocolate Chip Centers – kid favorite

  • Lemon + Berry – add lemon zest to batter

  • Savory Version – skip sugar + vanilla, add herbs and cheese

🧺 Serving Ideas

Style these just like your photo for that cozy, shareable feel:

  • Arrange in a circle on a plate

  • Add a bowl of fresh strawberries in the center

  • Dust with powdered sugar

  • Drizzle with maple syrup or honey

 

🧊 Storage & Make Ahead

  • Store in the fridge for up to 3 days

  • Reheat in a skillet or toaster for best texture

  • Freeze in a single layer, then reheat as needed

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Hi, I’m Courtney! 👋 Wild for Jesus, my husband and our 3 babies. We homeschool, hike and have learned to grow food in a tiny backyard. My goal is to help you find joy and be productive wherever you are and make sourdough a little less scary.