First discard pancakes

July 24, 2026

Category
Pancakes
Summary
The first planned use of the starter’s mature leftover portion instead of throwing it away.
Result
The discard had collapsed overnight in the refrigerator and was used for flavor, with chemical leaveners providing the lift.
Starter
Ripe 1:3:3 discard, refrigerated after peak and visibly collapsed by morning.
Notes
This record was reconstructed from the original conversation. Taste and texture notes were not captured, so they remain unknown.