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
Your First Rye Sourdough Loaf Without the Frustration
Rye flour is sticky, temperamental, and plays by different rules than wheat. Here's how to bake a gorgeous rye sourdough on your first try — no brick-shaped disasters required.
Team Sourdough Joe · September 18, 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
Baking Sourdough in a Cast Iron Skillet: Crusty Edges, Golden Bottom
Your grandmother's cast iron skillet makes a surprisingly good sourdough vessel. Here's how to get a golden bottom crust, crispy edges, and gorgeous oven spring without a Dutch oven or baking stone.
Team Sourdough Joe · July 19, 2026
Your First Sourdough Loaf: A Step-by-Step Recipe
Bake your very first sourdough loaf with this beginner-friendly recipe. Clear instructions from mixing to slicing, with baker's percentages and timing guidance.
Team Sourdough Joe · November 12, 2025