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Sourdough

Discover all things sourdough—bread and discard recipes, tips, and more! Sourdough is a natural yeast made from just flour and water, rich in prebiotics, antioxidants, and nutrients that support gut health and keep you satisfied longer.

Make sure to check out my simple sourdough recipe and my popular Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread (not too tangy!)

It's delicious, fun to flavor, and easier than you think. Whether you're baking loaves or getting creative with your discard, my goal is to help you feel confident and inspired. Browse around and happy baking!

braided sourdough discard pumpkin challah

Braided Sourdough Discard Pumpkin Challah

If you love my 100% Sourdough Pumpkin Challah, you’re going to adore this easy discard version! It has the same soft, fluffy texture, rich pumpkin flavor, and beautiful braided appearance, but uses sourdough discard and a little yeast to create a simple same-day loaf. Lightly sweetened and perfectly spiced, this pumpkin challah is as delicious […]

sourdough pumpkin cinnamon roll scones

Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Scones (easy discard recipe)

These Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Scones are the ultimate fall mashup, a cozy hybrid of my cinnamon roll scones and pumpkin scones. They’re soft, flaky, warmly spiced, swirled with cinnamon sugar, and finished with a sweet maple glaze for a treat that feels like pure fall magic in every bite. Why you’ll love this recipe […]

sourdough pumpkin challah

Sourdough Pumpkin Challah (same day bake!)

If you’ve made my beloved Sourdough Challah, then you already know just how soft, fluffy, and irresistible it is. This fall-inspired version takes everything you love about that tried-and-true recipe and gives it a cozy seasonal twist with real pumpkin, warm baking spices, and a buttery cinnamon sugar coating. Thanks to a sweet levain and […]

cinnamon sugar scone

Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Roll Scones

If you love cinnamon rolls and flaky scones, you’re going to love this recipe. I took my favorite sourdough discard scone recipe and elevated it by sandwiching a buttery cinnamon sugar filling between two layers of dough before baking them until perfectly golden. Finished with a simple vanilla glaze, these Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Roll Scones […]

Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Sugar Pull Apart Bread

Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Sugar Pull Apart Bread

If you’ve made my Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Sugar Knots, then you already know just how irresistible that buttery cinnamon sugar coating is! Since they’ve become such a reader favorite, I thought it would be fun to turn them into an easy pull apart loaf that’s just as soft, fluffy, and delicious. Instead of individually shaping […]

pumpkin spice biscuit bombs

Pumpkin Spice Sourdough Biscuit Bombs

If you loved my Cinnamon Sugar Sourdough Biscuit Bombs or my Apple Pie Stuffed Sourdough Biscuit Bombs, you’re going to fall head over heels for this cozy pumpkin version! These Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Sugar Sourdough Biscuit Bombs are everything you love about those buttery, flaky biscuit bites, but with a warm pumpkin spice twist that’s […]

sourdough apple cider donut bread

Sourdough Apple Cider Donut Bread (Soft & Moist)

There’s just something about the first bite of an apple cider donut that instantly feels like fall. Warm cinnamon, sweet apples, and that buttery cinnamon-sugar coating—it’s the kind of treat that belongs alongside crisp mornings, pumpkin patches, and a hot cup of coffee. This Sourdough Apple Cider Donut Bread brings all of those cozy flavors […]

apple biscuit bomb

Apple Pie Stuffed Sourdough Biscuit Bombs (discard recipe)

f you loved my Cinnamon Sugar Sourdough Biscuit Bombs, you’re going to fall head over heels for this cozy autumn twist! These Apple Pie Stuffed Sourdough Biscuit Bombs are filled with a simple homemade cinnamon apple filling, baked until perfectly golden, and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. They’re buttery, tender, and packed with all […]