18+ Best Sourdough Bread Recipes

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These sourdough bread recipes offer something for every baker. You'll find classic boules, sandwich breads, fresh-milled loaves, and specialty breads for any occasion.

A collage of sourdough loaves, showing different sourdough bread recipes.

A Quick Look at These Sourdough Bread Recipes

Recipes: 18+ classic boules, sandwich breads, fresh-milled loaves, and specialty breads
Skill Level: All-levels
Flour Options: Store-bought flour and fresh-milled
Why You’ll Love It: Whether you are a sourdough newbie or an advanced baker, these recipes are for you! From classic sourdough to fresh-milled and specialty breads and beyond, these are the best recipes to try.

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Once you have a healthy sourdough starter, there are practically endless bread recipes you can make. This collection of sourdough bread recipes includes everything from crusty boules and everyday sandwich breads to baguettes, focaccia, and specialty loaves.

You can use regular all-purpose flour sourdough starter or even fresh-milled sourdough starter or an einkorn sourdough starter (or any other type you have).

In this roundup, you’ll find recipes made with both traditional store-bought flour and fresh-milled flour, so there's something here no matter what type of flour you prefer.

🌾 New to sourdough? My Sourdough Starter for Beginners course walks you through making a healthy starter and baking your first loaf with confidence. 🌾

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Why You’ll Love These Recipes

All Skill Levels: These recipes are great for any skill level, whether you're brand new to sourdough or have been baking for years.

Variety: These recipes offer everything from everyday breads to specialty loves (did someone say chocolate sourdough bread?!) and fresh-milled breads.

Flexible: One of my favorite things about sourdough is its flexibility. You can bake the same day, ferment overnight, or adjust the temperature to speed things up. Sourdough can work around your schedule (check out my sourdough for busy moms tips to learn more!).

Three sourdough baguettes in a baguette pan.

Sourdough Baguette Recipe

This sourdough baguette recipe creates artisan-style bread that is crusty on the outside and chewy on the inside. Using a stand mixer and a few stretch and folds simplifies the process while creating beautiful, rustic bread. Enjoy as is or serve with Crock Pot lasagna, creamy gnocchi soup, or your other favorite dishes.

SOURDOUGH BAGUETTES

Sourdough Croissant Bread

Sourdough croissant bread is an artisan loaf with buttery layers and a flaky crust…all without the fuss of making traditional croissants. It's a simple no-knead sourdough boule filled with butter, creating a delicate and tender loaf that is beyond delicious.

SOURDOUGH CROISSANT BREAD

A half fresh-milled sourdough boule on parchment paper in a cast iron Dutch oven, next to a sprig of herbs

Half Fresh-Milled Sourdough Bread

Half fresh-milled sourdough bread strikes the perfect balance between a classic boule's crusty, chewy texture and a mild, earthy flavor of fresh-milled sourdough. It's a great option for graining milling beginners, picky eaters, or anyone who wants the best of both worlds.

HALF FRESH-MILLED SOURDOUGH

Sourdough Brioche Rolls

These sourdough brioche rolls are buttery, lightly tangy, and irresistibly soft. With their tender pull-apart texture, they'll quickly become your go-to for family dinners and holiday gatherings.

SOURDOUGH BRIOCHE ROLLS

Pumpkin sourdough focaccia with slices scattered on a counter.

Pumpkin Sourdough Focaccia with Prosciutto

This pumpkin sourdough focaccia is crisp on the edges, soft inside, and topped with delicious savory flavors. With only 5 minutes of hands-on time and no kneading, it's the perfect easy bread for weeknights or gatherings. Enjoy as is or serve with a drizzle of jalapeño hot honey and a bowl of butternut squash soup with leeks.

SOURDOUGH PUMPKIN FOCACCIA

Sourdough Soft Pretzels

These sourdough soft pretzels are chewy and golden with a hint of tang. They're easy to make and perfect for topping with coarse salt, dusting with cinnamon sugar, or dipping into mustard or warm cheese sauce.

SOURDOUGH SOFT PRETZEL RECIPE

Sourdough Cheddar Jalapeño Bread

Sourdough cheddar jalapeño bread is crusty on the outside, soft inside, and full of cheesy, spicy flavor. This artisan loaf is delicious on its own, with soup or chili, or as a rustic toasted sandwich.

SOURDOUGH CHEDDAR JALAPENO BREAD

Sourdough Flatbread

This sourdough flatbread recipe is perfect for busy cooks. Prep the ingredients in the morning; in the evening, they can be on the table in 15 minutes. They are simple, delicious, and versatile. They are perfect for mini pizzas, with hummus, and as a vessel for almost everything!

SOURDOUGH FLATBREADS

Sourdough bread with hearts stenciled on top

No-Knead Sourdough Bread

A no-knead sourdough bread for beginners and advanced bakers alike! This crusty artisan sourdough is prepped one day and baked the next, which gives is a deep and delicious sourdough taste.

NO-KNEAD SOURDOUGH

Sourdough Sandwich Bread

Learn how to make this delicious, pillowy sourdough sandwich bread. Made with active or inactive sourdough stater, all-purpose flour, honey, butter, salt–and love. It features the coveted flavor of rustic sourdough, but with the fluffiness of classic, white sandwich bread. This is a no-fuss recipe that can be made in one day or two, so it's perfect for beginners and busy bakers.

SOURDOUGH WHITE BREAD RECIPE

A toasted English muffin on a decorative plate next to a gold knife with butter

Overnight Sourdough English Muffins

These overnight sourdough English muffins couldn't be easier-or more delicious. Make the dough before bed, then cook them up in the morning for a super quick scratch-made breakfast. There's no intense kneading or second rise required!

SOURDOUGH ENGLISH MUFFIN RECIPE

A fresh-milled sourdough pullman loaf with sliced fanned in front of it

Fresh-Milled Sourdough Pullman Loaf (Pain De Mie)

This fresh-milled sourdough Pullman loaf is pillowy soft and absolutely delicious. With a thin crust, tender crumb, and mild flavor, it's as close as you can get to store-bought white bread texture-but with 100% whole-grain nutrition!

FRESH-MILLED SOURDOUGH PAIN DE MIE

Fresh-Milled Sourdough Sandwich Bread

This fresh-milled sourdough sandwich bread made in one day using hard red or white wheat and a touch of kamut for a soft, mild-flavored loaf. It's perfect for slices, spreads, and, of course…sandwiches!

FRESH-MILLED SOURDOUGH SANDWICH BREAD

A burger with cheese and pickles on a sourdough burger bun.

Sourdough Burger Buns

These sourdough burger buns will be the best you've ever had! They are soft and fluffy without being too bready with your burger. Perfect for summer cookouts, easy sloppy joes, sourdough fried chicken sandwiches, and more!

SOURDOUGH BURGER BUNS RECIPE

Freshly baked einkorn sourdough bread in a Dutch oven lined with parchment paper.

Fresh-Milled Einkorn Sourdough Bread Recipe

This fresh-milled einkorn sourdough bread recipe is 100% whole grain-and soft, chewy, and delicious. Made one day and baked the next, it develops a rich tang, crusty exterior, and beautiful oven spring.

FRESH-MILLED EINKORN SOURDOUGH

Freshly baked sourdough bagels with golden crusts and toppings.

Sourdough Bagels Recipe

This easy sourdough bagels recipe creates perfectly golden, chewy New York-style bagels-with a sourdough twist. They are made with simple pantry staples and are the perfect vessel for your favorite toppings and shmears.

SOURDOUGH BAGEL RECIPE

Sourdough Cranberry Walnut Bread

Classic no-knead sourdough is filled with juicy cranberries and toasted walnuts. The outside is golden and crusty, while the inside is chewy and light with little bites of sweet berries and crunchy walnuts. This will be your go-to bread for the holiday season!

SOURDOUGH CRANBERRY WALNUT BREAD

Fresh-milled sourdough bread with slices on a white surface and a cast iron pot in the background

Same-Day Sourdough with Fresh-Milled Flour

This sourdough with fresh-milled flour is made in one day. This quick method brings out a balanced, delicious flavor that highlights the whole grains without the intense sourness of cold-proofed sourdough. Made with 100% whole grains!

FRESH-MILLED SOURDOUGH BREAD

Chocolate Sourdough Bread

This artisan chocolate sourdough bread is crusty on the outside, warm and chewy on the inside, and filled with gooey chocolate. It's made with my beginner's no-knead sourdough recipe with added cocoa, brown sugar, and chocolate chips. It's hands-off and simple, and beyond delicious.

CHOCOLATE SOURDOUGH BREAD RECIPE

Sourdough Maple Oatmeal Sandwich Bread

This sourdough maple oatmeal sandwich bread is the perfect whole-grain bread for fall. Made with whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and a touch of maple syrup, it's versatile and nutritious. Perfect for toasted sandwiches, a quick PB&J, or hearty French toast

SOURDOUGH MAPLE OATMEAL SANDWICH BREAD

Sourdough Bread Recipes FAQs

What is the easiest sourdough bread recipe for beginners?

The easiest bread for sourdough beginners depends on your comfort level. But a classic no-knead sourdough boule is a great place to start. It doesn’t require any fancy equipment and uses just flour, water, and salt.

What other breads can you make with sourdough starter?

Sourdough bread recipes range from long-fermented breads like the ones in this roundup to quick breads like sourdough discard zucchini bread and sourdough banana bread. The possibilities are endless!

Can you freeze the bread from these sourdough bread recipes?

You can definitely freeze sourdough bread. I usually pre-slice it and freeze it. But you can also freeze whole loaves.

Why is my sourdough bread gummy?

Gummy sourdough bread is often a sign of under-fermented dough. But it can also be caused by underbaking or slicing the bread before it has cooled to room temperature.

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