From Starter to Loaves: 7 Fundamental Sourdough Recipes - Bake from Scratch

      Sourdough Boule

      Four basic ingredients blend with a well-cultured leaven to create the perfect sourdough, featuring a chewy crust, open crumb, and rich flavor.

      Sourdough Biscuits

      If you're looking for ways to utilize your sourdough discard, this simple biscuit recipe is ideal for quick breakfasts for any number of people. These biscuits are light and flaky, best enjoyed with a drizzle of syrup or a bit of jam. Once you try making them with discard, you might not want to go back to regular biscuits!

      Sourdough Baguettes

      While these classic Sourdough Baguettes might appear daunting and do require a significant amount of time (over 10 hours), they are not technically challenging. Most of the time, the dough is left undisturbed, allowing the starter, flour, yeast, and water to work their magic. The key to success? Avoid overworking the dough. Too much mixing or handling will result in a dense, flat loaf. This recipe uses our sourdough starter recipe.

      Berry-Filled Sourdough Discard Doughnuts

      What’s the secret behind these fluffy, tangy doughnuts? They are made with a dough enriched by sourdough discard. Additionally, we provide two decadent fillings—our homemade Berry Jam and a berry-infused crème fraîche—allowing you to customize your doughnut experience.

      Sourdough Sandwich Loaf

      While you may typically think of sourdough bread as a crusty, chewy boule, this version is a soft-textured loaf with rich flavor. It’s the perfect choice for your ultimate grilled cheese.

      Sourdough is a paradox; it is both simple and intricate. It’s a naturally leavened bread derived from a starter, which is the essential lifeblood of your bread. A starter combines flour and water to capture the yeast and bacteria from the air, forming a stable culture. These living organisms feed on the flour, producing gas and lactic acid, which provides both flavor and lift to the sourdough.