Recipes & Guides
Step-by-step sourdough recipes, starter guides, and the baking science behind every loaf.
Stop Throwing Away Your Discard: 5 Sourdough Discard Recipes You Will Actually Make
That jar of discard in your fridge is not waste — it is flavor. Here are five simple, tested recipes that turn leftover starter into meals your family will request again.
Team Sourdough Joe · October 6, 2026
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
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
How to Bake a Soft Sourdough Sandwich Loaf Your Family Will Actually Eat
Not every sourdough needs a crackling crust and rustic shape. This enriched sandwich loaf is soft, sliceable, and perfect for school lunches — with all the flavor wild yeast brings to the table.
Team Sourdough Joe · September 6, 2026
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 Discard Herb Crackers That Taste Like You Bought Them at a Fancy Market
Transform that jar of discard languishing in your fridge into thin, shatteringly crispy herb crackers. Five ingredients, one sheet pan, and about 40 minutes from start to finish.
Team Sourdough Joe · July 28, 2026