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These fall sourdough recipes are perfect for cozy baking and celebrating autumn flavors. From crusty breads to quick discard recipes to Thanksgiving sourdough ideas, you’ll find something delicious for every occasion this season.
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Now, admittedly, I make sourdough all year long. But as soon as the weather starts to turn and the golden hue of autumn arrives, I shift from baking our regular weekly bread to everything pumpkin, apple, and spiced.
Fall is the season for comfort food, cozy gatherings, and Thanksgiving meals shared around the table. Whether it’s sweet treats like sourdough pumpkin cinnamon rolls, a bread bowl filled with soup, or even a show-stopping pumpkin-shaped boule, these recipes will bring all of the fall flavors and vibes to your kitchen.
From everyday loaves to quick discard recipes and hearty whole-grains, this collection of fall sourdough recipes has something for every baker and fall occasion.
Ps. If you’re new to sourdough, start with my beginner’s sourdough starter guide, then come back for these cozy fall recipes.
Why You’ll Love Fall Sourdough
Comfort Food: Fall sourdough recipes are the quintessential comfort food, from soft dinner rolls to cozy bread bowls filled with soup, there’s something to enjoy all season.
Seasonal Flavors: Pumpkin, apple, and warm spices shine in these recipes, bringing all the coveted flavors of autumn.
Baking Season: Fall is the perfect time to bake, whether you’re stocking the freezer, prepping for holidays, or just enjoying a cozy weekend at home.
Warm & Cozy: Making freshly baked sourdough will keep the kitchen warm and cozy all season long.
Sweet Fall Sourdough Recipes
Sweet fall sourdough recipes are some of my favorites! Pumpkin, apple, and warm spices come together in rolls, donuts, and quick breads that taste like autumn in every bite.
Savory Fall Sourdough Recipes
These savory sourdough recipes bring coziness and comfort to the table. From bread bowls with soup to warm soft pretzels to gooey sourdough mac and cheese, these are our go-to recipes for savory fall sourdough.
Fall Holiday & Entertaining Sourdough Recipes
Fall is the start of baking and entertaining season, and these sourdough recipes bring homemade comfort to any table. They’re perfect for cozy gatherings, family meals, and Thanksgiving celebrations.
Tips for Baking Fall Sourdough
- Cooler fall temperatures can slow down sourdough’s fermentation process. Keep the dough in a warm spot or use a proofing box to help it rise consistently.
- If you have leftover apples, pumpkin puree, and spices from baking, use them in a fall simmer pot.
- If you want to swap all-purpose for fresh-milled flour, hard white, hard red, and rye add depth of flavor and extra nutrition to fall sourdough recipes.
- Most sourdough breads and rolls freeze beautifully. Let them cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe container for quick fall and holiday meals.
- Grab out my fall kitchen essentials checklist to make sure you have everything you need!
- Make sure your spices haven’t expired from last fall. They don’t necessarily go bad, but they do lose their potency.
Video – Fall Sourdough Vlog
I’m showing how to make some of my favorite fall sourdough recipes! Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel. New videos come out weekly.
FAQs
Yes! Most sourdough breads and rolls freeze beautifully. Bake them ahead, let them cool, and freeze them in airtight bags. Then, reheat in the oven when you are ready to enjoy them.
The recipes I’ve shared are tested, so you can use the ingredients as listed.
But if you are adapting a recipe to include pumpkin or apples, keep in mind that they add extra moisture.
Use a kitchen scale, add the pumpkin or apple gradually, and adjust with a little extra flour until the dough or batter is the right consistency. For apples, use shredded or diced fruit that’s been patted dry to avoid excess liquid.
Discard recipes are a great place to start. Recipes like apple cinnamon bread or apple cider donuts are great beginner recipes since they use discard and don’t require long fermentation.
You can add discard to any recipe! Stir sourdough discard directly into batters and doughs in place of part of the flour and liquid. In fall baking, it works well in quick recipes like donuts, brownies, cookies, or pumpkin bread, where it adds flavor without needing fermentation.
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