15 Sourdough Christmas Recipes To Make This Year
I’m sharing my 15 best sourdough Christmas recipes that are perfect for the holiday season. From sourdough candy cane danish to the softest sourdough maple cinnamon rolls made from scratch, you’ll love them all! P.S. If you love Little Debbie Christmas Tree cakes, I’ve got a sourdough copycat recipe for you!
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Christmas is the perfect time to bake with your sourdough starter! I mean, who doesn’t love homemade cinnamon rolls and breads around the holidays?! Those cold, snowy days, or rainy days here in the South, are made for pulling out your starter and baking!
Sourdough Christmas Recipes To Make This Year
Below you’ll find 15 of the best Plum Branch Home sourdough Christmas recipes! They’re recipes that’ll make your home feel cozy, the holiday season feel special, and even help you start traditions! I hope they find a special place on your table this Christmas!
1. Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin Bread
My homemade sourdough cinnamon raisin bread is made in our home almost every week. We can’t get enough of the fluffy bread swirled with cinnamon and plump raisins.
2. Sourdough Chocolate Babka
My sourdough chocolate babka is a sweet, enriched dough that’s filled with a smooth homemade chocolate filling, rolled, and braided before baking. It’s a simple bread that will make your house smell as amazing as the bread tastes!
3. Sourdough Coffee Cake
If you’re looking for wholesome sourdough coffee cake, you’ve found it! My recipe gives you the moist, fluffy cake you’re craving without all that sugar. I use a pure maple syrup to sweeten the cake itself and a small amount of light brown sugar in the cinnamon layer as well as the streusel topping. You get the same delicious flavor without needing to gulp water after you eat it!
4. Sourdough Christmas Tree Cakes
My sourdough Christmas tree cakes are inspired by Little Debbie’s but made from scratch with wholesome ingredients. They start with a moist sourdough vanilla cake. Then, they are layered with homemade stabilized whipped cream and topped with melted chocolate and natural decorating sugar (no food dye!). This is a much better way to enjoy these tasty holiday cakes!
5. Softest Sourdough Maple Cinnamon Rolls
My sourdough maple cinnamon rolls are so soft and pillowy! They’re made with an enriched dough, pure maple syrup, and topped with a homemade maple cream cheese frosting. The sweetness level is perfect, they won’t leave you sugared out but still taste oh-so sweet!
6. Sourdough Candy Cane Danish (Cherry-Filled)
My cherry-filled sourdough candy cane danish is the perfect breakfast for Christmas morning or St. Nicholas’s Feast Day! It’s got the best flaky yet fluffy dough and the perfect honey-sweetened filling. I couldn’t think of a better way to kick off the holidays than a pastry shaped like a candy cane! I hope my recipe finds a special place in your kitchen this holiday season, like it has in ours!
7. Cut Out Sourdough Sugar Cookies
My cut out sourdough sugar cookies from scratch are perfect for any occasion, especially Christmas! Use them to decorate, give to friends and family, and even start a new tradition. They’re simple to make with wholesome ingredients!
8. Sourdough Hawaiian Rolls
My sourdough Hawaiian rolls are like a cloud, soft and pillowy on the inside! My life-long love of these rolls inspired me to make a from-scratch version to replace store-bought. They’re made with wholesome ingredients and simple steps. I hope my recipe helps you make Hawaiian rolls at home instead of buying them at the store!
9. Sourdough Challah
My sourdough challah bread is so soft and fluffy. It’s got a slightly sweet taste with the texture of a brioche. The dough is enriched with egg, making it so much more special than a regular loaf. It’s one of my favorite bread recipes I’ve created!
10. Sourdough Cheesy Corn Casserole
My sourdough cheesy corn casserole is made completely from scratch with cheese mixed throughout! No canned creamed corn or pre-made cornbread mix, just simple wholesome ingredients. This recipe is a mix between the corn casserole my mom has always made and my husband’s family’s version with cheese covering the top. All with my twist of adding sourdough and making it from scratch! It’s such a delicious holiday side dish. I hope you love it just as much as we do!
11. Sourdough Crescent Rolls
My sourdough crescent rolls are simple to make and so much better than the pre-made canned versions! I developed this recipe to replace store-bought brands, like Pillsbury, in our home. They’re made with wholesome ingredients, so you don’t have to worry about additives. I hope my recipe helps you make crescent rolls at home instead of buying them!
12. Sourdough Orange Scones
My sourdough oranges scones with orange glaze are the perfect sweet treat. Fresh orange juice and zest are mixed into the dough and glaze for bursts of flavor. The sourdough adds a tang that balances out the sweetness for the best tasting bite!
13. Sourdough Garlic Knots
My husband absolutely loves anything that contains garlic, so of course my sourdough garlic knots are one of his favorites! They’re super soft and fluffy, perfect as a side for homemade pizza, pasta, and soups. It’s not uncommon to see these knots on our supper table once a week!
14. Sourdough Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies
My sourdough pistachio chocolate chip cookies are the best of both worlds. You get sweet and salty, which is why my husband and I love them so much! Our love of this combo and roasted pistachios was the inspiration behind this cookie! This recipe post includes a video tutorial so you can make it alongside me, step-by-step!
15. Cheesy Sourdough Garlic Pull Apart Bread
My cheesy sourdough garlic pull apart bread is simple to make but feels so special! Each piece is full of garlic butter and gooey cheese. What’s not to love?! My husband and I love enjoying this bread alongside our favorite bowl of soup! I hope it finds a special place on your table like it has on ours! This recipe includes a video tutorial so you can make it alongside me, step-by-step!
Don’t Have a Sourdough Starter Yet?
If you want to make these recipe but don’t have a sourdough starter, no worries! Grab my free guide so you can make your own starter at home.
Need Some Sourdough Help?
If you’re new to sourdough baking and feel hesitant, or you have questions, I’ve got something for you! I broke down the basics of what you need to know about sourdough baking in my free sourdough baking guide for beginners. I highly recommend grabbing a copy!