
Sourdough Recipes
Tested, retested, and written for humans. Every recipe uses sourdough starter -- no commercial yeast needed.
Sourdough Bagels
IntermediateChewy, malty sourdough bagels with a shiny crust from a boil-then-bake method. Made with active starter at 65% hydration for that dense, satisfying chew.
18-20 hoursView recipe
Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
IntermediateSoft, enriched sourdough cinnamon rolls with a brown sugar filling and tangy cream cheese frosting. Overnight ferment for a lazy weekend morning.
14-16 hoursView recipe
Sourdough Focaccia
BeginnerHigh hydration, no shaping, no scoring -- the most forgiving sourdough bread you can make. Olive oil crust, dimpled top, endlessly customizable.
12-14 hoursView recipe
Sourdough Pizza Dough
BeginnerSlow-fermented sourdough pizza dough with a 24-48 hour cold ferment for blistered, flavorful crust. Makes 4 pizzas.
24-48 hoursView recipe
Sourdough Sandwich Bread
BeginnerA soft, lightly enriched sourdough sandwich loaf baked in a loaf pan. Thin, tender crust with a tight crumb that slices cleanly for sandwiches and toast.
10-12 hoursView recipe
Sourdough English Muffins
IntermediateGriddle-cooked sourdough English muffins with proper nooks and crannies. Uses sourdough discard for a tangy, tender crumb that toasts up crispy.
12-14 hoursView recipe
Sourdough Pancakes
BeginnerTangy, fluffy sourdough pancakes made with an overnight discard batter. Extra rise from baking soda reacting with the starter's acidity.
30 minutes + overnight restView recipe
Sourdough Crackers
BeginnerThin, crispy sourdough crackers made with discard and olive oil. Customize with herbs, seeds, or everything bagel seasoning.
30-40 minutesView recipe
Sourdough Dinner Rolls
IntermediateSoft, enriched sourdough dinner rolls baked pull-apart style. Buttery, golden, with a tender crumb that tears apart in layers.
8-10 hoursView recipe
Sourdough Waffles
BeginnerCrispy-edged, tangy sourdough waffles from an overnight discard batter. Impossibly crispy exterior, tender interior.
30 minutes + overnight restView recipe
Sourdough Pretzels
IntermediateChewy sourdough soft pretzels with a baking soda bath for that authentic dark, shiny crust. Coarse salt on top.
10-12 hoursView recipe
Sourdough Banana Bread
BeginnerExtra-moist banana bread with sourdough discard that adds tang and tenderness. Warm spices, brown sugar, and overripe bananas do the rest.
1.5-2 hoursView recipe
Sourdough French Toast
BeginnerThick-cut sourdough bread soaked in a rich vanilla custard and pan-fried until golden. The tangy bread and sweet custard are a perfect match.
20 minutesView recipe
Sourdough Biscuits
BeginnerFlaky, buttery sourdough biscuits made with cold butter and discard. Tall layers, tangy crumb, ready in under an hour.
40-45 minutesView recipe
Sourdough Tortillas
BeginnerSoft, pliable sourdough tortillas cooked on a hot skillet. Five ingredients, no special equipment, and way better than store-bought.
1.5-2 hoursView recipe
Sourdough Naan
BeginnerSoft, charred sourdough naan with yogurt in the dough and garlic butter on top. Stovetop or cast iron, no tandoor needed.
7-9 hoursView recipe
Sourdough Brownies
BeginnerFudgy sourdough brownies where discard adds moisture and a barely-there tang that makes the chocolate taste even more chocolatey.
1-1.5 hoursView recipe
Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies
BeginnerChewy-centered, crispy-edged sourdough chocolate chip cookies with a hint of tang. The discard adds complexity that sugar cookies only dream about.
2 hours (with minimum chill)View recipe
Rye Sourdough Bread
AdvancedA dense, earthy rye sourdough with deep flavor and a tight, moist crumb. High rye percentage for serious bread with serious character.
14-16 hours (including cooling)View recipe
Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread
AdvancedA properly fermented gluten-free sourdough loaf using rice flour, tapioca starch, and psyllium husk. Real sourdough flavor without the gluten.
10-12 hours (including cooling)View recipe