10 Beginner Sourdough Recipes Every New Baker Should Try
New to sourdough? These 10 easy sourdough recipes are perfect for beginners! Learn how to make and use your starter with simple, stress-free bakes beyond just bread.
Sourdough isn’t just for crusty artisan loaves! It’s an incredibly versatile ingredient that can be used in everything from pancakes and muffins to cookies, crackers, and dinner rolls. If you’re new to baking with sourdough, it can feel a little intimidating at first, but it really doesn’t have to be. The recipes I’ve gathered here are simple, forgiving, and perfect for getting hands-on practice without the stress. Whether you’re just starting your sourdough journey or looking for easy ways to use your starter, these beginner-friendly recipes will help you build confidence and have a little fun along the way.
Start here: The basics
Before you dive into your first loaf, let’s make sure your starter is in a good place. If you’re brand new to sourdough, I’ve got you covered with a few guides that walk you through everything from the very beginning, no experience (or fancy equipment) required.
Start with my Beginner’s Guide to Sourdough — it’s basically the cheat sheet I wish I had when I was figuring this all out. It answers all the big questions and gives you a solid foundation to build on. From there, head to How to Make a Sourdough Starter. Think of your starter as your baking buddy. It just needs flour, water, and a little time, and I’ll walk you through exactly how to get it going (and what to do if it gets a little weird). Once it’s up and running, How to Feed a Starter will show you how to keep it happy and active. And don’t worry, it’s not as needy as people make it sound. And if you ever want to take a break or gift a batch to a friend, How to Dry a Starter is a great trick to have up your sleeve.
Top 10 recipes for beginner sourdough bakers
Sourdough Discard Pancakes
These overnight sourdough discard pancakes are easy and delicious
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Sourdough Banana Bread
This quick bread is soft, flavorful, and the perfect way to sourdough discard! It makes a delicious breakfast or snack. Get the easy recipe today!
Sourdough Coffee Cake
This sourdough coffee cake is a perfect way to use sourdough discard, this easy recipe makes a delicious breakfast or afternoon treat.
Sourdough Popovers
A simple but flavorful
way to use sourdough with excellent results.
Sourdough Pizza Crust
So easy and a great way to practice fermentation without making bread.
Sourdough Focaccia Bread
Sourdough bread cannot get any easier than this!
Sourdough Sandwich Bread
This beginner friendly
loaf of bread is perfect for beginners who aren’t ready to work on their shaping skills yet.
Sourdough Wheat Bread
A fantastic loaf of bread to start with!
Sourdough Roasted Garlic Bread
This roasted garlic sourdough bread is soft, flavorful, and is a great beginner-friendly recipe to bake.
Ready to go deeper?
If you’re loving this and want a little more guidance, like how to build your own baking schedule, what tools actually matter, and how to feel really confident with your starter, then check out my Beginner Sourdough Course.
It’s designed to make sourdough simple, even if you only have one hour a day and a tiny kitchen.
Grab the course here and let’s bake something amazing.
Learning sourdough doesn’t have to feel intimidating. Start with a few of these recipes, play around with your discard, and don’t worry if things aren’t perfect right away. You’re learning, and that’s the fun of it. I’m cheering you on every step of the way.
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