Recipes & Guides
Step-by-step sourdough recipes, starter guides, and the baking science behind every loaf.
Sourdough Bagels: Boiled, Baked, and Better Than the Bakery
Real bagels are boiled before baking, and sourdough makes them even better. Here is how to make chewy, dense, perfectly crusty sourdough bagels at home.
Team Sourdough Joe · March 29, 2026
Sourdough Soft Pretzels: Chewy, Salty, and Utterly Addictive
Soft pretzels made with sourdough starter have a depth of flavor that commercial versions cannot match. Here is how to make them at home with a proper lye bath alternative.
Team Sourdough Joe · March 22, 2026
Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls: Weekend Baking at Its Finest
Sourdough cinnamon rolls combine tangy, pillowy dough with gooey cinnamon filling and cream cheese frosting. This overnight method means warm rolls for weekend breakfast.
Team Sourdough Joe · March 12, 2026
Sourdough Sandwich Bread: Soft Enough for PB&J
Not all sourdough has to be crusty and artisan. This soft, sliceable sourdough sandwich bread is perfect for school lunches and everyday sandwiches.
Team Sourdough Joe · March 10, 2026
Sourdough English Muffins: Nooks, Crannies, and No Oven Needed
Sourdough English muffins are cooked on a skillet, not in an oven, and produce the best nooks and crannies you have ever seen. Here is the complete method.
Team Sourdough Joe · March 5, 2026
Sourdough Waffles: Crispy Outside, Soft Inside
Sourdough waffles use your discard to create the crispiest, most flavorful waffles you have ever eaten. Mix the batter the night before for effortless weekend mornings.
Team Sourdough Joe · February 27, 2026
Crispy Sourdough Crackers in 30 Minutes
Turn your sourdough discard into thin, crispy, irresistible crackers in about thirty minutes. This is the fastest and most addictive discard recipe you will ever try.
Team Sourdough Joe · February 25, 2026
Sourdough Pizza Dough: Better Than Any Delivery Pizza
Sourdough pizza dough is easier than you think and produces a crust with flavor, chew, and character that no delivery box can match. Here is the complete method.
Team Sourdough Joe · February 21, 2026
Sourdough Baguette: French Crust, Homemade Sourdough
A crackling crust, an open and creamy crumb, and that unmistakable sourdough tang — this sourdough baguette brings the best of French baking to your home oven.
Team Sourdough Joe · January 9, 2026
Hearty Rye Sourdough Bread: Bakery-Quality at Home
Dark, dense, and full of flavor — rye sourdough bread is one of the most satisfying loaves you can bake. Here’s how to nail it on your first try.
Team Sourdough Joe · January 7, 2026