13 Best Sourdough Thanksgiving Bread Recipes
Last Updated on November 4, 2025 by Jamie Saechao
The holidays are just around the corner, so I’m bringing you my best sourdough Thanksgiving bread recipes! These Thanksgiving-inspired ideas are bursting with pumpkin and herbal flavors.
This recipe list features sweet and savory sides, including the best pull apart rolls, overnight sourdough loaves, and sweet dessert breads.
All of these recipes are simple and easy to make, saving you time and energy on the big day… you can focus on the turkey!
Learn how to make a pumpkin shaped loaf here, and get my best sourdough recipes for Thanksgiving here!
Best Sourdough Thanksgiving Bread Recipes
Let’s start by sharing the best bread sides for your turkey! These savory homemade sourdough breads + rolls will wow your guests this year.
Next, I’ll give you my favorite dessert breads… your guests will love them!
1. Sourdough Herb Bread
Sourdough herb bread is filled with aromatic flavors like rosemary, sage, and garlic! This mouth-watering loaf is the perfect side for a large gathering-simply slice up the boule and serve with butter!
Slice this delicious bread and use it to mop up your gravy!
2. Sourdough Discard Rolls
These sourdough discard rolls are soft, fluffy, and irresistible! They are made with a combination of yeast and sourdough discard, taking only a few hours to rise form start to finish. This is a great day-of recipe to feature at your holiday party!
3. Sourdough Sandwich Bread (Sliced)
Sourdough sandwich bread is the perfect holiday side! It’s a delicious way to sop up that gravy. If you are in a hurry you can use my sourdough discard sandwich bread. For a longer ferment, use this overnight sandwich bread recipe!
4. Crusty Sourdough Bread Basket Rolls
If you are looking for a roll recipe with a crusty exterior and soft and chewy interior, look no further! These crusty bread basket rolls are delicious, easy to make, and the perfect addition to the Thanksgiving dinner table.
5. Sourdough Croissant Bread
Flaky, buttery, and dripping with flavor…. this sourdough croissant bread is perfect for impressing your guests! This decadent bread is so easy to make– simply grate the butter into the dough the night before, then bake the next morning!
6. Tear Apart Sourdough Rolls
These soft sourdough tear-apart rolls are perfect for sharing! Enriched rolls feature butter and milk, making them extra soft and fluffy. These rolls work well for leftovers, too-think thanksgiving-cranberry sandwiches!
7. Focaccia
Let sourdough focaccia swoop in and save you from the madness of menu planning! This overnight focaccia recipe is so easy to make, saving you time and energy on Thanksgiving day.
Sprinkle it with garlic powder, herbs, and sea salt for the perfect side!
8. Dutch Oven Sourdough Bread
This tried and true sourdough bread recipe will give you crusty, chewy bread loaded with flavor. Make two loaves the night before Thanksgiving and enjoy it throughout the weekend. This classic recipe is easy to make and simple, making your holiday that much easier.
9. Jalapeno Cheddar Sourdough
Add some zest to your holiday with this delicious Jalapeno cheddar loaf! This easy overnight loaf is one of our family favorites. This soft and cheesy bread pairs perfectly with roast or turkey, too!
This cheddar bread tastes so good paired with mashed potatoes!
10. Sourdough Chocolate Croissant Bread
Let’s migrate to desserts… this delicious sourdough chocolate croissant loaf will wow your friends and family! Flaky, chocolate-laden layers make for the perfect dessert bread, especially if served with Nutella!
11. Sourdough Pumpkin Dessert Bread
Sourdough chocolate pumpkin bread can be featured for brunch and moonlight as a holiday dessert! This moist, tender bread is filled with decadent chocolate chips. If you prefer a traditional pumpkin loaf, just leave out the chocolate!
12. Cinnamon Roll Focaccia Bread
Sourdough cinnamon roll focaccia is the perfect sweet bread for Thanksgiving dessert or breakfast! Layers of cinnamon and sugar mix with sourdough tang. A rich cream cheese frosting slathered on top makes this the perfect sourdough dessert bread!
13. Pumpkin Focaccia Bread
Sourdough pumpkin focaccia bread is moist and tender, loaded with pumpkin spice flavor! This easy to make focaccia can be mixed up the night before and baked the next day. This is an easy, no-fuss holiday recipe that will impress your guests!
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