Recipes & Guides
Step-by-step sourdough recipes, starter guides, and the baking science behind every loaf.
Baking Sourdough in a Regular Oven (No Fancy Equipment)
No Dutch oven? No baking stone? No problem. Here is how to bake excellent sourdough with nothing more than a standard sheet pan and a regular home oven.
Team Sourdough Joe · May 17, 2026
Sourdough Challah: A Braided Masterpiece
A naturally leavened challah with an impossibly tender crumb and golden crust. The sourdough fermentation adds depth to this already incredible bread.
Team Sourdough Joe · May 15, 2026
Why Your Sourdough Crust Is Too Thick (and How to Fix It)
A thick, jaw-breaking crust ruins an otherwise perfect loaf. Here are the most common causes and exactly what to change in your process.
Team Sourdough Joe · May 12, 2026
Sourdough Naan: Quick Flatbread from Discard
Turn your sourdough discard into soft, bubbly naan in under 30 minutes. No oven required — just a hot skillet and a few pantry staples.
Team Sourdough Joe · May 10, 2026
Sourdough in Hot Weather: Summer Baking Tips
When your kitchen hits 85°F, sourdough goes into overdrive. Here is how to slow things down and still bake great bread when the temperature climbs.
Team Sourdough Joe · May 8, 2026
How to Convert Any Bread Recipe to Sourdough
That favorite bread recipe from your grandmother or a cookbook? You can convert it to sourdough. Here is the simple math and method to make it work every time.
Team Sourdough Joe · May 5, 2026
Sourdough Brioche: Rich Bread Without the Guilt
Buttery, pillowy brioche made with sourdough starter instead of commercial yeast. The long fermentation adds depth and makes this indulgent bread easier on your stomach.
Team Sourdough Joe · May 3, 2026
Sourdough Bread Bowls: Edible Serving Dishes for Soup Season
A sourdough bread bowl turns a simple bowl of soup into an event. Here is how to shape, bake, and hollow out the perfect edible vessel.
Team Sourdough Joe · May 1, 2026
The Ultimate Sourdough Feeding Schedule: Daily, Weekly, and Everything In Between
Your feeding schedule should match your baking frequency, not someone else's routine. Here is how to set up a maintenance plan that keeps your starter healthy without ruling your life.
Team Sourdough Joe · April 28, 2026
10 Sourdough Discard Recipes That Are Worth Making on Purpose
Sourdough discard does not have to be waste. These ten recipes turn leftover starter into breakfast, snacks, and dinner, and some are good enough to become your main reason to maintain a starter.
Team Sourdough Joe · April 26, 2026