7 Simple Sourdough Recipes For Beginners
These seven easy sourdough recipes are perfect for beginner bakers!
The process of sourdough can be overwhelming when you are brand new.
Though I have been creating sourdough baked goods for over six years, it took me some time to work up the courage to bake bread! Instead, I stuck to simple recipes like pancakes and waffles.
I deeply understand how sourdough can seem overwhelming and intimidating. The information overload can create a mental block, keeping you from enjoying the sourdough learning process.
Read: What I Wish I Knew As A Beginner Baker
Why Is Sourdough So Complicated?
The truth is sourdough baking can be as simple or as complicated as you’d like to make it.
You can dive deep into the science and get obsessive about hydration ratios, bannetons, and bulk fermentation temperatures.
Or, you can embrace the simple side of sourdough and the fact that pioneers, ancient Egyptians, and many other cultures have used this fermentation method for centuries.
Rest assured that these people did not have scales or thermometers at their hearths.
I love to do a deep dive into the science of sourdough, then strip back the complications and create quick, easy recipes. These recipes are crafted for busy moms and new bakers.
If you are a new baker and bogged down in the thick of sourdough science, it’s time to take a deep breath and make a few easy recipes to build your confidence.
The science will always be there, but nothing beats hands-on experience. Diving into the dough and gaining kitchen confidence is the best way to learn.
Here are the recipes that will help you do that.
7 Simple Sourdough Recipes For Beginners
1. Easy Sourdough Bread For New Bakers
This simple sourdough bread recipe produces a beautiful loaf of bread that is soft, easy, and delicious.
Most sourdough bread recipes will bog you down with complicated steps, hot Dutch ovens and elaborate stretch and folds.
This recipe gives you simple step by step instructions that anyone can follow.
2. The Best Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies
These mouth-watering chocolate chip cookies will give you confidence when cooking with sourdough.
If you’ve ever baked chocolate chip cookies before, you can make this soft and chewy sourdough version.
This recipe has gone viral on pinterest and it’s the perfect cookie to impress your friends and family.
3. Sourdough Sandwich Bread
This sourdough sandwich bread is soft and fluffy, the perfect bread for toast or deli styled sandwiches loaded with pickles and sliced turkey.
I’ve adapted this recipe to be straightforward and included photos of every step to make as clear as possible.
This sandwich bread is the perfect loaf to build your confidence and also satisfy your families’ craving for good bread.
4. Sourdough Discard Pancakes
Simple and quick to whip up, these sourdough pancakes will become a staple in your morning routine.
These sourdough pancakes use discard only and no added flour, so they are a fully fermented breakfast option.
Add in eggs and melted butter and this simple dish will keep your kids full until lunchtime!
5. Sourdough Herb + Olive Oil Loaf
Once you feel comfortable making a simple sourdough boule, you can easily branch out into a lovely herb loaf.
This twist on sourdough bread requires a few minor changes: add in herbs and olive oil and add a bit of whole wheat flour.
It’s really simple, but the result is impressive. My husband is quite the foodie and says this is the best bread he’s ever tasted.
6. Sourdough Crepes
These thin and crispy sourdough crepes are an easy way to dive into cooking with sourdough discard.
These sourdough crepes can be filled with savory treats like berries and whipped cream, or you can load them up with ham and cheese.
You only need five ingredients for this easy recipe, and they can be whipped up and served in less than ten minutes.
7. Same Day Sourdough Bread
This fast sourdough bread recipe can be crafted in the morning and served at dinner!
The sourdough bread rises more quickly because more active sourdough starter has been added to the dough.
The flavor, rise, and crumb of this bread is absolutely beautiful. This is a staple recipe in our home.
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