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Easy Sourdough Discard Breakfast Pockets

Flaky, buttery hand pies made with sourdough discard and filled with savory eggs, ham, and cheese. A perfect use for leftover starter.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 pockets
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Pastry Dough
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed (1 stick)
  • 0.75 cup sourdough discard cold, unfed (100% hydration)
Filling
  • 4 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup ham diced small
  • 0.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tbsp milk for eggs
  • 1 large egg beaten, for egg wash
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Rolling pin
  • Pastry Blender or Fork
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter chunks.
  2. Add cold sourdough discard and mix gently until a shaggy dough forms. Knead briefly on a floured surface to bring together.
  3. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Whisk 4 eggs with milk, salt, and pepper. Scramble in a skillet until soft curds form (slightly undercooked). Remove from heat and cool completely.
  5. Stir diced ham and cheese into the cooled eggs.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Roll dough out to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 6-8 rectangles.
  8. Place filling on one half of each rectangle. Fold over and crimp edges with a fork to seal.
  9. Cut steam vents in tops and brush with beaten egg wash.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.

Notes

Ensure filling is completely cool before assembling to prevent melting the butter in the dough.