These 20+ staple recipes are the perfect way to begin swapping out store-bought food for items made from scratch with sourdough. It’s scary what’s in food on the grocery store shelves. From seed oils to nasty additives, it’s time we protect our bodies and make wholesome food from scratch. This post is a collection of sourdough staples that you can begin making at home instead of buying. It’ll save you money and protect your health.
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These recipes are some of my all-time favorites I’ve developed for the blog. They taste a hundred times better than premade and are easy to whip up. If you’re worried about how much time it’ll take to make staples from scratch, plan to make them ahead.
For example, if you know you’re having pizza Monday night, whip up the dough on Sunday while you’re making supper. It can sit in the fridge overnight and will be ready to go when it’s time to eat!
20+ Staple Recipes You Should Start Making out of Sourdough
These staples are made with wholesome ingredients and simplified steps to make them easy to whip up. You’ll find bread recipes, tortillas, dinner rolls, and even waffles below. If you’re tight on time during the week, whip these staples up on the weekend so they’re ready to go when you need them!
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Artisan Sourdough Boule
This artisan sourdough boule is a bread recipe that gives you bakery-style bread at home. With a developed sourdough taste, a soft crumb, and the perfect crust, you'll be surprised it was made at home! Unlike most hydrated sourdough bread recipes, this one is broken down into simple steps, making it perfect for beginners. It contains only 15 minutes of hands-on time!
Indulge in the rustic charm of Simple Seeded Sourdough Whole Wheat Bread, where each bite reveals a harmonious blend of tangy sourdough and wholesome whole wheat, complemented by a delightful crunch from a medley of carefully selected seeds, leaving you yearning for one more slice.
When I say this is an artisan sourdough loaf for beginners, I mean anyone can make it! This sourdough bread recipe is my go-to.. I make it once a week and recommend every baker to use it. No matter if you just started sourdough baking yesterday or 3 years ago, you'll love how simple this recipe is!
These easy sourdough tortillas from scratch can be made with discard or fed starter. With only 5 simple ingredients, you'll be able to save money and reduce the additives in your food. Do you hate choosing between healthier tortillas and a low price? Now you don't have to! You'll love every bite.
These sourdough dinner rolls are the perfect side for any holiday meal including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Their soft texture paired with the slight tang of sourdough creates a roll to die for.
These sourdough Parker House rolls are so soft and pillowy. With each bite, you feel like you're biting into a delicious buttery cloud. Parker House rolls are the perfect side for holiday meals and weeknight suppers.
Sourdough pizza crust makes some of the best-tasting pizza. The dough has a balanced sourdough tang that pairs well with any topping. You can roll it thin or keep it thick, whatever you like. This is the only recipe we use for at-home pizza night. It's that dang good!
These sourdough buttermilk pancakes are fluffy, sweet, and a little tangy. They make the perfect breakfast served alone or alongside oven-baked bacon. But our favorite is a stack topped with warm maple syrup!
These sourdough waffles are quick and easy to make, even on the busiest of days. You'll fall in love with the light and fluffy interior while the outsides stay crisp. Not to mention they'll save you money and are better for your health!
Sourdough Graham Crackers (Better than Store Bought!)
These sourdough graham crackers are made from scratch, which is why they taste so much better than store bought! They've got that iconic graham cracker taste and crunch with the perfect level of sweetness. In our house, we love snacking on these graham crackers or using them to make delicious treats!
This sourdough flatbread recipe is perfect for making pizzas and appetizers. It's got the texture of a pizza crust when baked and takes only a few minutes in the oven. We love adding homemade bbq sauce and shredded chicken to make grilled flatbread pizzas!
You know those extra soft buns served at restaurants? Well that's exactly what these sourdough brioche buns are! They've always been my favorite bun so I thought, "why not make them at home?" This recipe is simple and easy, it'll replace any store bought hamburger buns!
Sourdough Hamburger Buns (easy small batch recipe)
This sourdough hamburger bun recipe is perfect if you're looking to make a small batch! My easy recipe makes 3 buns, but you can double it as many times as you'd like. The steps are simple, and the ingredients are wholesome. I hope this recipe replaces store-bought hamburger buns in your house like is has in ours!
If you're looking for an easy, small-batch sourdough hot dog buns, you've come to the right place! Mine are super soft and simple to whip up. You'll come back to make them time and time again. They are so much better than store-bought!
Sourdough ciabatta bread has a soft, airy crumb with a crisp crust, making it perfect for sandwiches! In our house, we love using these little breads as buns. Our favorite filler is my slow cooker sloppy joe Philly cheesesteak. It's so delicious!
This recipe makes a small batch of 6 fluffy sourdough slider buns. They're perfect for any filling, especially ham, pulled pork, and sloppy joes. They're simple and easy to make, even for a beginner sourdough baker. This recipe will help you eliminate the need to buy slider buns at the store. Once you take a bite, you'll say goodbye to store-bought options!
Here in Tennessee, biscuits are a staple for any meal of the day. That's why I created these easy sourdough buttermilk biscuits that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or supper. They're super simple to whip up and have that fluffy texture you're looking for!
This is the only sourdough English muffin recipe you need, it's so easy to make! They not only taste better but are so much better for you than the store-bought versions! With this recipe, you'll even get those iconic nooks and crannies we all love!
Best Sourdough Bagels (soft, easy, small batch recipe)
My sourdough bagels recipe makes soft and fluffy bagels with easy steps that anyone can follow. You don't have to be a pro baker to make bagels at home from scratch. One bite of a sourdough bagel will have you swearing off the premade selections at the grocery store. They really are that good!
What do bakers have to do for sourdough starter every day?
If you leave your sourdough starter out on the counter at room temperature, you’ll need to feed itevery 12 hours. However, if you place it in the fridge, you don’t need to feed it for up to a week.
Is it cheaper to make staples from scratch with sourdough?
Yes! It’s so much cheaper because you’re making it from simple ingredients at home. Also, you’re not paying for the labor behind the item being made.
What are your go to things to make with sourdough besides bread?
Can I freeze some of these staples so they’re already made when I need them?
Of course! Making them ahead of time and freezing them is a great idea. Each recipe has instructions on how to freeze them and how long they’ll be good for.
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