This roundup of the Best Sourdough Bread Recipes features a delicious variety of loaves, from a classic crusty sourdough bread to creative twists like cranberry, jalapeño cheddar, and cinnamon raisin. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned baker, these recipes offer step-by-step photos and directions to help you master the art of sourdough!
Sourdough Bread
Is there anything better than homemade sourdough bread? I think not!
If made correctly, typical sourdough bread has a complex, tangy flavor profile – aka “sour”. Its depth of flavor comes from natural fermentation, which develops over time and varies based on the starter, flour and other ingredients, and the fermentation process used.
If you’ve been following along with me for a while, you may remember that I began my sourdough journey during the 2020 pandemic – when the rest of the world was hunkered down at home doing the same. After I got comfortable with the process, I started creating recipes and sharing with the world – YOU!
Making sourdough is truly a labor of love. You feed your starter every day just like a human being – LOL – (if you’re planning to bake with it soon) and then you’ll be blessed with beautiful loaves of bread. It really is the best tasting bread you’ll ever eat, and it’s super rewarding too.
The following recipes include our favorite sourdough bread recipes.
Because I’m a spicy gal, our Jalapeño Cheddar Sourdough Bread is probably my favorite one. I toast it, add a slathering of butter, and then top it with slices of cheddar cheese. I know – MORE cheese please!
Try some of the following and let me know which you like best!
Cranberry Walnut Sourdough Bread Recipe
Cranberry Walnut Sourdough Bread is a chewy bread filled with cranberries and walnuts. This sourdough makes a delicious toast with butter and jam and the perfect peanut butter and jelly sandwich!
Adding cinnamon and raisins to sourdough bread takes your everyday loaf up a notch. Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Bread makes the best toast, especially when you add a pat of butter or a slathering of jam!
Follow my easy instructions to make the best Jalapeño Cheddar Sourdough Bread! Packed with cheddar cheese and spicy pickled jalapeños, this bread makes delicious toast, grilled cheese and paninis, and an accompaniment to soups and pasta!
Garlic Sourdough Bread combines roasted garlic and freshly shredded parmesan with a delicious sourdough base. This savory bread also includes dried rosemary which packs an extra punch of flavor. Use this delicious bread to make avocado toast and the tastiest paninis!
Crusty Sourdough Bread boasts a golden, crackling exterior that gives way to a chewy, tangy interior. Naturally leavened and slow-fermented, it delivers a rustic appearance and hearty bite perfect for any table.
This Sourdough Naan Bread Recipe is a tangy twist on the traditional Indian flatbread, leavened with a sourdough starter for a distinctive flavor profile. Its chewy texture and slightly acidic taste make it a delicious accompaniment to savory dishes or a delicious base for creative toppings.
Now that we are all baking with sourdough, let's make some Whole Wheat Sourdough Sandwich Bread, shall we? This bread adds some complex flavors, incorporating whole wheat flour and honey into an amazing, light-tasting bread! Perfect for sandwiches or avocado toast!
Chocolate Sourdough Bread starts with a sourdough base and incorporates dark chocolate chips. This decadent bread makes excellent toast with various added toppings including butter, peanut butter, or a cinnamon sugar combo!
This Sourdough Focaccia is a delicious Italian bread, combining a chewy sourdough with pesto sauce and shredded parmesan cheese. Add this bread to any Italian meal or eat it plain with a crisp glass of wine!
Use your sourdough starter to make the best Sourdough Bagels. These are soft on the inside and chewy on the outside, and are perfect for a bagel sammie of any kind!
Make some Multigrain Sourdough Bread at home and enjoy slices of soft and gut-healthy bread. This delicious sourdough is easy to make with just seven ingredients and you can adjust the baking time to work with your schedule!
Sourdough Sandwich Bread uses a bubbly sourdough starter to create the best everyday sandwich bread. After reading my sourdough baking tips, you'll soon be on your way to amazing avocado toast, sandwiches, paninis, or just plain bread with butter!
