Recipes & Guides
Step-by-step sourdough recipes, starter guides, and the baking science behind every loaf.
Sourdough Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe
A dramatic, puffy oven pancake made with sourdough discard. It rises sky-high in the oven, collapses beautifully, and takes about 5 minutes of prep.
Team Sourdough Joe · August 21, 2026
Sourdough Beginners Week One Baking Schedule
A complete day-by-day schedule for your first week of sourdough baking. From creating your starter to pulling your first loaf from the oven, every step is covered.
Team Sourdough Joe · August 18, 2026
Five Ways to Make Sourdough More Flavorful
If your sourdough bread tastes bland or one-dimensional, these five simple changes will unlock deeper, more complex flavors in every loaf.
Team Sourdough Joe · August 16, 2026
Sourdough Starter Won't Rise: Troubleshooting Guide
Your sourdough starter is flat and lifeless? Do not panic. Here are the most common reasons starters refuse to rise and exactly how to fix each one.
Team Sourdough Joe · August 11, 2026
Can You Make Sourdough in a Bread Machine?
Yes, you can use a bread machine for sourdough — but with some important caveats. Here is how to get the best results and where a bread machine falls short.
Team Sourdough Joe · August 9, 2026
Sourdough Burger Buns That Hold Up
Soft, pillowy sourdough burger buns that actually hold together through a loaded burger. No more soggy, collapsing buns.
Team Sourdough Joe · August 7, 2026
How to Make Sourdough Bread Less Sour
Love sourdough but want a milder flavor? These simple adjustments to your process will give you a sweeter, less tangy loaf without sacrificing texture.
Team Sourdough Joe · July 31, 2026
Sourdough Cornbread: Southern Comfort With a Twist
Tangy, moist sourdough cornbread baked in a screaming hot cast iron skillet. The sourdough adds depth that regular cornbread can only dream of.
Team Sourdough Joe · July 17, 2026
Why Is My Sourdough Gummy Inside? Every Fix I Know
You nailed the crust, the shape looks great, you cut it open and the inside is wet, sticky, and gummy. Here is every reason that happens and what to do about each one.
Team Sourdough Joe · July 12, 2026
Why Your Sourdough Smells Like Nail Polish Remover
That sharp, acetone-like smell from your starter is alarming but not dangerous. Here is what causes it and exactly how to fix it.
Team Sourdough Joe · July 10, 2026