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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!

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Blueberry Sourdough English Muffins (overnight recipe!)

Fresh blueberries and sourdough are such a natural pairing, and these Blueberry Sourdough English Muffins are a delicious twist on the classic breakfast favorite. Soft, lightly sweet, and filled with juicy bursts of blueberry in every bite, they toast up beautifully with crisp edges and a tender interior. The sourdough adds a depth of flavor […]

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Fluffy Sourdough Discard Hawaiian Rolls (soft and sweet!)

If you’ve been around here for a while, you know how much I love my 100% sourdough Hawaiian roll recipe. It’s one of my all-time favorites… soft, fluffy, perfectly sweet, and completely irresistible. But I know not everyone has an active starter ready to go at all times, so I created this version using sourdough […]

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Sourdough Discard English Muffins (soft & fluffy!)

You all have absolutely loved my 100% sourdough English muffin recipe, and so many of you have been asking for a discard version, so here we are! These sourdough discard English muffins have that same soft interior and classic nooks and crannies, but the method is a little different. While it’s still easy and much […]

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Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies (no brown butter required)

If you’ve been looking for soft and chewy sourdough chocolate chip cookies without the extra steps, this recipe is for you. These cookies have crisp golden edges, gooey melty chocolate, and perfectly soft centers…with absolutely no bready texture. And the best part? No browning butter required. While a browned butter cookie can be delicious, I […]

High Protein Sourdough Discard Pizza Bagel Bites

High Protein Sourdough Discard Pizza Bagel Bites

If you loved my sourdough discard protein bagels, you’re going to love this fun spin-off. These High Protein Sourdough Discard Pizza Bagel Bites use that same soft, chewy, easy-to-work-with dough and turn it into the ultimate snackable pizza bite. The protein boost comes from Greek yogurt, which adds richness and structure without making the dough […]

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Soft Honey Wheat Sourdough English Muffins (overnight recipe)

These honey wheat sourdough English muffins have the cozy flavor I grew up loving, gently sweet and honey-forward with just enough whole wheat (about 20%) to add a rich, nutty depth without losing that soft, fluffy texture and signature nooks and crannies. This recipe took me many rounds of testing and tiny adjustments to finally […]

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Sourdough Discard French Bread (so soft!)

There’s something about my 100% sourdough French bread that so many of you have come to love, the flavor, the softness, the way it turns an ordinary dinner into something special. But sometimes we don’t have the hours a full sourdough rise needs… and we still have discard sitting in the jar asking to be […]

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Soft Sourdough Sugar Cookies (easy discard recipe!)

These sourdough sugar cookies are everything you want in a classic cookie… soft and chewy in the center with a delicate, slightly crisp edge, and absolutely not bready at all! The sourdough adds subtle depth of flavor without overpowering the sweetness, making them perfectly balanced and irresistibly nostalgic. Whether rolled in sugar or frosted with […]