Recipes & Guides

Step-by-step sourdough recipes, starter guides, and the baking science behind every loaf.

Sourdough Pita Bread: Puffy Pockets Every Time
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Sourdough Pita Bread: Puffy Pockets Every Time

Homemade sourdough pita that actually puffs into perfect pockets. The secret is screaming hot heat and a dough that is easier than you think.

Team Sourdough Joe · June 26, 2026

Sourdough Tortillas: Soft and Pliable Every Time
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Sourdough Tortillas: Soft and Pliable Every Time

Homemade sourdough tortillas that stay soft and foldable. Just five ingredients, a hot skillet, and 30 minutes of your time.

Team Sourdough Joe · June 16, 2026

Kamut Sourdough Bread: Nutty and Golden
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Kamut Sourdough Bread: Nutty and Golden

Kamut (Khorasan wheat) produces a stunning golden sourdough with a rich, buttery flavor. Here is how to work with this ancient grain for your best loaf.

Team Sourdough Joe · June 9, 2026

Sourdough Chocolate Cake: Yes, Really
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Sourdough Chocolate Cake: Yes, Really

A rich, fudgy chocolate cake made with sourdough discard. The tang enhances the chocolate flavor in a way that will change how you think about cake.

Team Sourdough Joe · June 7, 2026

Sourdough Dinner Rolls for Holidays
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Sourdough Dinner Rolls for Holidays

Soft, pull-apart dinner rolls made with sourdough for flavor that impresses at any holiday table. Make the dough ahead and bake fresh when guests arrive.

Team Sourdough Joe · May 31, 2026

Einkorn Sourdough Bread: Ancient Grain Revival
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Einkorn Sourdough Bread: Ancient Grain Revival

Einkorn is the oldest cultivated wheat, and it makes a uniquely flavored sourdough with a golden crumb and nutty sweetness you will not find in modern wheat.

Team Sourdough Joe · May 29, 2026

Sourdough Crumpets: Fluffy, Tangy, and Addictive
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Sourdough Crumpets: Fluffy, Tangy, and Addictive

Thick, spongy crumpets loaded with holes that pool with melted butter. Made with sourdough starter for a tang that elevates this British classic.

Team Sourdough Joe · May 24, 2026

Sourdough Breadsticks: Perfect Party Snack
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Sourdough Breadsticks: Perfect Party Snack

Crispy, golden breadsticks made with sourdough for extra flavor. These are absurdly easy to make and disappear faster than you can bake them.

Team Sourdough Joe · May 19, 2026

Sourdough Challah: A Braided Masterpiece
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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

Sourdough Naan: Quick Flatbread from Discard
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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