Recipes & Guides

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

Sourdough Discard Muffins: Tender, Tangy, and Ready in 30 Minutes
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Sourdough Discard Muffins: Tender, Tangy, and Ready in 30 Minutes

These muffins turn your fridge discard into a breakfast everyone fights over. Tender crumb, subtle tang, and endlessly customizable with whatever you have in the pantry.

Team Sourdough Joe · October 2, 2026

Sourdough Flatbread on the Stovetop: No Oven, No Problem
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Sourdough Flatbread on the Stovetop: No Oven, No Problem

When it is too hot to turn on the oven or you just want bread in under an hour, this stovetop sourdough flatbread delivers soft, bubbly, slightly charred perfection with minimal effort.

Team Sourdough Joe · September 27, 2026

Stop Throwing Away Your Discard: Make These Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes Instead
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Stop Throwing Away Your Discard: Make These Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes Instead

That cup of starter discard sitting on your counter is breakfast gold. These tangy, impossibly fluffy pancakes come together in minutes and taste better than any boxed mix you have ever tried.

Team Sourdough Joe · September 1, 2026

Sourdough Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe
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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

The Sourdough Pizza Dough That Made Me Stop Ordering Delivery
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The Sourdough Pizza Dough That Made Me Stop Ordering Delivery

Once you taste pizza made with real sourdough dough, the delivery box stuff feels like cardboard. This recipe is forgiving, flexible, and better than anything you can order.

Team Sourdough Joe · July 3, 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

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 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

Sourdough Pancakes: Fluffy Pancakes from Starter Discard
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Sourdough Pancakes: Fluffy Pancakes from Starter Discard

Stop throwing away that sourdough discard. These tangy, fluffy pancakes are the best breakfast you'll make all week — and they come together in 15 minutes.

Team Sourdough Joe · December 26, 2025