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Sourdough donuts hit the sweet spot between bakery-level fancy and homey comfort. They fry up with a whisper-crisp shell and a tender, tangy crumb that regular yeasted donuts just can’t match. You bring the bubbly starter; I’ll bring the flavor ideas. Ready to level up your donut game without selling your soul to the proofing … Learn more

Bananas going spotty on the counter? Perfect. Grab your sourdough starter and let’s turn those underappreciated fruit freckles into 12 ridiculously moist muffins you’ll want for breakfast all week. We’re talking tender crumb, bakery-level flavor, and a sneaky sourdough tang that makes them taste like you tried harder than you did. Ready to bake smarter, … Learn more

You’ve got a jar of sourdough discard giving you side-eye from the fridge, and you’re tired of pancakes. Cool, same. Let’s turn that tangy gold into pizza dough that comes together fast, tastes amazing, and doesn’t require a spreadsheet of hydration ratios. Below are 10 easy sourdough discard pizza dough recipes—plus tips, FAQs, and a … Learn more

Got sourdough discard piling up and zero desire to toss it? Good. We’re turning that liquid gold into soft, squishy sandwich bread that actually slices, toasts, and holds up under a BLT. No tang bombs, no doorstops. Just seven reliably soft, keeper recipes that make your starter earn its keep. Why Discard Makes Such Good … Learn more

Sourdough sandwich bread shouldn’t feel like a weekend-only project. You want slices that toast like a dream, hold up to fillings, and still taste amazing on a Tuesday. Good news: you can absolutely bake that at home without babysitting dough all day. Let’s talk the best recipes and tweaks that make sourdough work for your … Learn more

You want bakery-style sourdough hoagie rolls that hold saucy fillings, toast like a dream, and smell like you just walked past an artisan shop at 7 a.m.? Same. Let’s build nine rock-solid, sandwich-loving rolls you can bake at home without crying into your starter. We’ll talk texture, chew, the right kind of crust, and a … Learn more

Sourdough doesn’t have to hijack your entire weekend. You can get a great loaf on the table tonight—crackly crust, open-ish crumb, legit tang—without the 36-hour saga. I’ve baked my way through the “same-day” hype and kept what works. You’ll find eight solid strategies here, plus the shortcuts and exact steps that turn “maybe bread” into … Learn more

Sourdough discard piling up? Perfect. You’re about to turn that tangy gold into buttery, crumbly scones with almost zero fuss. Sweet or savory, weekday breakfast or fancy brunch—these scones deliver. Grab your bowl, a stick of cold butter, and let’s make your starter pull double duty. Why Sourdough Discard Makes Better Scones Sourdough discard adds … Learn more

You’ve got a jar of sourdough discard giving you judgy looks from the fridge shelf, and you want something soft, fluffy, and wildly toastable. Enter: English muffins. We’ll turn that tangy gold into nine different, pillowy variations that cook up on a skillet and taste like you planned brunch on purpose. Ready to make mornings … Learn more

You don’t need a tandoor to make naan that smashes the grocery-store stuff. Your sourdough starter can do the heavy lifting, and the results taste wildly better than anything wrapped in plastic. We’re talking chewy edges, blistered spots, buttery gloss, and that tangy depth you only get from fermentation. Ready to level up your flatbread … Learn more