Here you’ll find tons of sourdough starter and discard recipes that will become staples in your kitchen. From breakfast and brunch to lunch, appetizers, sides, dinners, and desserts, there’s something for everyone!
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This sourdough brioche bread loaf balances the sweet, rich flavor of brioche with the tanginess of sourdough. Instead of being fluffy like traditional brioche, it’s soft with a tight crumb and slices beautifully for sandwiches or toast.
This recipe for fudgy sourdough discard brownies features crackled tops, gooey middles, and rich chocolate flavor. If you’re looking for a quick and easy dessert with sourdough discard or starter, brownies are it!
This sourdough ciabatta bread roll recipe yields bakery-quality buns with an open, chewy crumb and crisp, golden crust. All you need is your sourdough starter, flour, water, and salt!
This simple sourdough sandwich bread recipe is easy to make and perfect for slicing and making into sandwiches or toast. It’ll become your family’s go-to bread and the sourdough recipe you reach for most!
This sourdough cinnamon raisin bread recipe is naturally leavened, packed with warm cinnamon, sweet brown sugar, and plump raisins, and perfect for breakfast or snacking. Learn how to make a beautiful, flavorful loaf with a chewy crumb and golden crust—no commercial yeast needed!
This sourdough pierogi dough recipe puts discard (or active starter) to good use to make soft, chewy pierogies! Instead of frequently used sour cream, we add sourdough to the dough to get the familiar tanginess that these traditional Polish dumplings are loved for. Add your favorite sweet or savory filling!
With chocolate chips, walnuts, and Heath bits, this sourdough discard toffee cookies recipe tastes like the iconic candy bar but in chewy cookie form!
Make the most of your sourdough discard with this easy, flavorful sourdough discard biscuit recipe. They’re tender inside and crisp outside, and completely irresistible. Ready in under 30 minutes, these are great for any meal; serve them with eggs for breakfast or brunch, along with soup or salad for lunch, or as side dish at dinner!