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