Chewy Kernza Ginger Cookies with Sourdough Discard

Chewy Kernza Ginger Cookies with Sourdough Discard

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Kernza, the perennial grain that could transform farming ecosystems, and sourdough discard combine to make a waste-free, chewy, spicy ginger cookie for the holidays.

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Ingredients

  • 1 stick of butter (113g), to brown (reduced to 86g)
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar (75g)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar (75g) + additional ½ cup (110g) for coating cookies
  • 1 large egg yolk (18g)
  • ¼ cup molasses (80g)*
  • ½ cup sourdough discard (125g)
  • 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger, packed (10g)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (3g) + additional 1 tbsp (7g) for coating cookies
  • 1 tsp ginger (3g) + additional ½ tsp (2g) for coating cookies
  • 1 tsp baking soda (3g)
  • ½ tsp nutmeg (2g)
  • ½ tsp salt (2g)
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour (110g)
  • ¾ cup whole Kernza flour (80g)

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