17 sourdough starter recipes

Learn how to make a sourdough starter with this simple recipe that's easy to understand.

A no-fuss bread machine sourdough that actually delivers tangy, crusty results. Just dump sourdough starter, bread flour, yeast, and a few pantry staples into the machine and let it work. Use the quick cycle for the best rise.

Sourdough silver dollar hotcakes with an overnight fermented batter, baking soda for lift, and a tangy flavor no regular pancake can match. Makes 30 mini pancakes.

Smokey's sourdough chocolate chip cookies, a soft, chewy classic with a subtle tang from sourdough starter. Brown sugar and a butter-shortening combo keep them tender. A tasty use for sourdough discard.

Spicy red chili sourdough biscuits with cheddar cheese, chili powder, red pepper flakes, and dried chilies. A tangy, fiery twist on classic drop biscuits.

I make this recipe and double it and make bigger cookies, also I substitute Chocolate chips for nuts and raisins because I am allergic to nuts and my kids hated raisins.

Honeymoon sourdough biscuits use just four ingredients: active sourdough starter, biscuit mix, baking powder, and oil. Tangy tender crumb, ready in 30 minutes. A clever shortcut for sourdough fans on a busy morning.

Classic sourdough pancakes from active starter, pancake mix, milk, and a single egg. Tangy, fluffy, and perfect for sourdough discard. Ready in 25 minutes.

Easy sourdough pancakes using active starter and buttermilk pancake mix. A 5-minute weekend breakfast that puts your sourdough discard to work for tangy, fluffy stacks.

Sourdough pancakes made with active starter, baking soda, an egg and evaporated milk. Tangy, light, and lacy-edged. A great way to use up sourdough discard for breakfast.

Sourdough pancakes from an active whole wheat starter, with baking soda stirred in for tang and a tall, fluffy rise. The weekend way to put your bubbling starter to good use.

Mary Rogers's sourdough biscuits use an overnight starter sponge for a tender, tangy biscuit with a soft crumb. A pioneer-style overnight rise that beats any quick biscuit hands down.

Mom's cherished sourdough pancake recipe combining active starter with buttermilk mix for tangy, tender pancakes. Customize with fresh berries for a family-favorite breakfast that never gets old.

Tangy sourdough pancakes using active starter and buttermilk mix for complex flavor in just 20 minutes. Add fresh berries to the batter for bursts of sweetness in every bite.

Sourdough muffins made from an overnight sponge starter mixed with flour, sugar, and melted shortening. A simple way to use sourdough starter in muffin form.

Sourdough pancakes made with active starter, evaporated milk, and baking soda for extra-tangy, fluffy flapjacks. Mix, let it foam, and griddle. Uses up sourdough discard.