Sourdough Recipes

Browse our collection of tested sourdough recipes, from rustic country loaves to crackers, pizza, and sweet bakes. Each recipe includes baker's percentages, a hydration breakdown, and a step-by-step method. Pick a bake, scale it to your starter, and let natural fermentation do the rest.

Bread

3/5

Hearty Rustic Sourdough Loaf

A substantial, high-hydration loaf with a rich whole wheat flavor and a perfectly crispy crust.

Four-Flour Power Sourdough

A nutrient-dense loaf combining rye, oats, and whole wheat for a deep, earthy flavor profile.

Classic Country Loaf

A traditional sourdough with a crispy crust and airy crumb.

Rustic Seeded Loaf

A nutrient-rich sourdough packed with toasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds.

Soft Sourdough Garlic Naan

A traditional Indian flatbread made with sourdough starter and yogurt for a pillowy texture. Perfect for dipping into curries or eating on its own.

Whole Wheat Sourdough Ciabatta

A rustic, high-hydration Italian classic with 40% whole wheat for extra depth of flavor and a light, airy crumb.

Rosemary & Olive Sourdough Focaccia

A rustic sourdough focaccia baked in a pan, topped with rosemary, sauteed onions, tomatoes, and olives.

Sourdough Bagels

Chewy, dense, and perfectly golden sourdough bagels boiled before baking for the authentic texture.

Sourdough Pretzels

Chewy, golden-brown sourdough pretzels with a classic lye-like bath crust and soft interior. Perfect for snacking or dipping.

Easy Sourdough Bread for Beginners

The most forgiving sourdough loaf you can make: just one flour, minimal shaping, a long ambient bulk fermentation, and an overnight cold proof. Genuine sourdough flavor with none of the stress.

Gluten-Free Rice & Buckwheat Sourdough

A naturally gluten-free sourdough loaf built on rice and buckwheat flour, bound with psyllium husk for a moist, tender crumb and a crackly crust — no wheat, no commercial yeast.

Active Time: 20m

Total Time: 17h

2 Flours

Pizza

4/5

72-Hour Artisan Sourdough Pizza

A long-fermented dough that is incredibly easy to digest and light on the stomach. Unlike store-bought options, this crust is flavorful, satisfying, and doesn't leave you feeling bloated.

Sourdough Pizza Rolls

A savory, long-fermented snack featuring sautéed red onions, a crispy crust, and a garlic-infused finish.

Active Time: 55m

Total Time: 20h

1 Flours

Cracker

1/5

Herby Sourdough Crackers

Crispy, salty, and addictive crackers made from starter discard.

Active Time: 20m

Total Time: 45m

1 Flours

Sweet

2/5

Fudgy Sourdough Brownies

Deep chocolate flavor with a subtle sourdough tang that enhances the cocoa.

Honey-Walnut Sourdough Babka

A luxurious sweet bread made with white bread flour and full-fat milk (dairy or plant-based), filled with a light honey-walnut meringue.

Whole Wheat Sourdough Carrot Cake

A deeply flavorful, moist, and rustic carrot cake made with whole wheat flour and sourdough starter for enhanced digestion.

Sourdough Oat Banana Bread

A sugar-free, healthy banana bread made with sourdough starter and oat flour. It stays moist for days thanks to the starter and healthy fats.

Sourdough Discard Pancakes

The best use for your sourdough discard: fluffy, tangy pancakes that come together in 15 minutes. A perfect weekend breakfast that the whole family loves.

Active Time: 15m

Total Time: 25m

1 Flours