Recipes
Every recipe here has been baked, timed, and re-tested in my own kitchen. Start with a Beginner Loaf if you’re new, or use the categories below to find exactly what you’re craving.
Beginner LoavesStart here. No fancy words, just bread.
Discard RecipesNothing goes to waste on my watch.
Sweet BakesFor when bread alone isn't enough of an excuse.
Enriched DoughsButter, eggs, and zero regrets.
Sourdough ArtCrafting edible masterpieces because playing with food counts as art.
Off the BooksEverything I bake that has nothing to do with a starter.
Leftover Bread RecipesStale bread doesn't stand a chance around here
Savory Sourdough BakesSourdough that shows up for dinner, not dessert.Swipe to see more categories
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Sourdough Focaccia with Four Toppings
High-hydration sourdough focaccia built on the same base as the ciabatta, given a deliberately long, warm proof…
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Sourdough Waffles
Crispy, tender sourdough waffles made with active starter, ready in about an hour with no fermentation wait…
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Sourdough Pita Bread
Soft, puffed sourdough pita made with just five ingredients, cooked hot and fast on a stone or…
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Sourdough Naan
Soft, pillowy sourdough naan made rich with Greek yogurt, cooked in a hot cast iron pan and…
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Sourdough Discard Cheez-Its Crackers
Sharp, crunchy sourdough discard crackers made with just three ingredients: discard, butter, and cheese - no fermentation…
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Classic Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies
Thick, cakey sourdough discard cookies that hold a tall shape instead of spreading thin - chilled and…
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Classic Sourdough English Muffins
Skillet-cooked sourdough English muffins with real nooks and crannies, made from a stiffer, lower-hydration dough than a…
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Classic Sourdough Pretzels
Golden, chewy classic sourdough pretzels from an easy dough you can also turn into bagels-naturally leavened, baking-soda…
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Classic Sourdough Bagels
Bagels were the recipe that convinced me sourdough could do more than loaves. This dough comes together...
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Whole Wheat Sourdough Loaf
Half white flour, half whole wheat, and still ridiculously soft - this is the loaf to reach…
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Plain Sourdough Loaf
A simple, four-ingredient sourdough loaf built specifically for hot, humid kitchens - no dough conditioners, no shortcuts.…
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Painted Sourdough Boule
A classic lean sourdough boule turned into edible art — a simple design brushed on in diluted…
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Sprouted Whole Wheat Sourdough Sandwich Loaf
A tender sandwich loaf made with sprouted whole wheat flour - milder and slightly sweeter than regular…
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Einkorn Sourdough Hearth Bread
A 100% whole einkorn hearth loaf - the oldest wheat species still cultivated, with a fragile gluten…
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Sourdough Spelt Sandwich Loaf
A soft, nutty sandwich loaf built mostly from whole spelt flour, gently handled to protect its fragile…
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Sourdough Discard Irish Soda Bread
A classic buttermilk Irish soda bread with sourdough discard folded in for flavor and tang - no…
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Swedish Sourdough Rye Crispbread (Knäckebröd)
A naturally leavened, paper-thin rye crispbread - rolled thin, docked, and baked until shatteringly crisp. A Scandinavian…
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Black Cocoa Sourdough Jack-o’-Lantern Boule
A dramatic near-black sourdough boule from black cocoa powder, scored with a jack-o'-lantern face before baking in…
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Sourdough Cranberry Orange Bread
A same-day sourdough discard quick bread studded with tart cranberries and bright orange zest, finished with a…
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Sourdough Maple Pecan Sticky Buns
An overnight sourdough enriched dough baked upside-down over a real maple-pecan caramel, then flipped warm onto a…
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Pumpkin Spice Sourdough Discard Pancakes
A 25-minute fall breakfast that folds real pumpkin puree and warm spices into the site's easy sourdough…
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Sourdough Discard Apple Cider Donuts
Baked, not fried - cake donuts with real apple-cider flavor from a stovetop reduction and a soft…
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Sourdough Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
A richer, double-chocolate take on the base sourdough cookie, made with chocolate discard, cocoa, and a touch…
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Sourdough Ciabatta
High-hydration sourdough ciabatta with a crunchy, crackly crust and a soft, open crumb, baked on a pizza…
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Sourdough Ribollita (Tuscan White Bean, Kale & Torn Sourdough Soup)
A thick Tuscan soup that puts day-old sourdough to real use - torn bread simmers into a…
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Hot Honey Chipotle Cheddar Sourdough Pull-Apart Rolls
Pull-apart sourdough rolls with sharp cheddar folded into the dough and a sweet-heat hot honey chipotle butter…
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Brown Butter Maple Oat Sourdough Loaf
A beginner-friendly sourdough sandwich loaf with browned butter, real maple syrup, and toasted oats folded right into…
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Sourdough Discard Blueberry Lemon Sweet Rolls
Tender, same-day sourdough discard sweet rolls swirled with juicy blueberries and fresh lemon zest, finished with a…
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Yuzu Matcha Swirl Babka
A dramatic twisted babka filled with matcha and white chocolate, finished with a bright yuzu syrup and…
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One-Bowl Fudgy Brownies
One-bowl fudgy brownies with a shiny, crackly top and a dense, fudgy center - no mixer, no…
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Flaky All-Butter Apple Pie
A classic all-butter apple pie with a shatteringly flaky crust and a mix of tart and sweet…
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Classic Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
Classic overnight cinnamon rolls with a thick cream cheese icing - all the shaping happens the night…
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Japanese Milk Bread Dinner Rolls (Shokupan Rolls)
Impossibly soft, faintly sweet Japanese milk bread rolls made with the tangzhong method - no sourdough starter,…
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Classic Sour Cream Banana Bread
A moist, one-bowl banana bread made extra tender with sour cream - no mixer, no rise time,…
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Classic Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
A classic chocolate chip cookie made even better with browned butter - crisp edges, a chewy center,…
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Sourdough Pretzels
Naturally leavened soft sourdough pretzels with a deep mahogany shine, made the traditional way with a quick…
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Sourdough Garlic Bread
A fast, weeknight-friendly way to use up a day-old loaf-generous garlic-herb butter baked onto split sourdough until…
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Sourdough Flatbread
A soft, pillowy skillet sourdough flatbread with yogurt for extra tenderness, brushed with garlic butter-no overnight rise…
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Sourdough Olive Oil Loaf
A Mediterranean-style sourdough olive oil loaf with olive oil folded into the dough, giving a tender, richer…
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Sourdough Panzanella Salad
A vibrant Italian sourdough panzanella that turns day-old bread into the best part of the dish-toasted croutons…
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Sourdough Rye Loaf
The natural next loaf once you've got plain sourdough down-bread flour swapped for dark rye, for deeper,…
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Sourdough Bread Stuffing
A classic Thanksgiving stuffing built on cubed, dried-out sourdough bread-the tangy depth of sourdough makes a noticeably…
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Sourdough Milk Bread Loaf
A soft, pillowy sourdough sandwich loaf that swaps a crackly crust for an enriched, tender crumb, made…
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Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Pillowy sourdough rolls swirled with pumpkin, brown sugar, and warm fall spice, finished with a thick layer…
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Sourdough Pumpkin Bread
A moist, deeply spiced quick bread made with real pumpkin and a scoop of sourdough starter or…
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Sourdough English Muffins
Griddle-cooked sourdough English muffins with a tender, milk-and-butter-enriched crumb full of classic nooks and crannies. A completely…
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Sourdough Bagels
Chewy, glossy sourdough bagels - boiled first for that classic crust, then baked until deeply golden. A…
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Sourdough Discard Banana Bread
A moist, tangy-sweet banana bread built around a cup of sourdough discard - the loaf that turns…
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Sourdough Discard Pancakes
Fluffy, faintly tangy pancakes built straight from sourdough discard, mixed and on the griddle in about fifteen…
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Sourdough Focaccia
A dimpled, olive-oil-soaked focaccia with a crackly crust and an airy, open crumb underneath - built entirely…
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Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, gooey cinnamon rolls leavened slowly overnight with sourdough starter instead of commercial yeast - a weekend…
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Sourdough Pizza Dough
A naturally fermented pizza dough with a crisp, blistered edge and a chewy, flavorful crumb - the…
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Sourdough Sandwich Bread
A soft, tender sandwich loaf that still slices clean and toasts beautifully - built on natural leavening…
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Sourdough Bread Pudding
A warm, custardy bake made from torn day-old sourdough, brown sugar, and cinnamon, finished with a simple…
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Sourdough Croutons
Cubes of day-old sourdough tossed in olive oil and garlic, then baked until crisp all the way…
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Sourdough French Toast
Thick slices of day-old sourdough soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla custard and pan-fried until golden - the best…
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Sourdough Discard Cheese Crackers
Crispy, cheesy homemade sourdough discard crackers - just like the boxed version you grew up on, but…
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Sourdough Discard Waffles
Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, with a subtle tang from sourdough discard - an easy weekend…
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Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy chocolate chip cookies with a subtle tang from sourdough discard - the perfect way to use…
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