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Crisp air, cozy kitchens, and the comforting aroma of fall spices—there’s no better time to bake with sourdough! Whether you’re looking to reduce waste by using up some extra discard, or are looking for the full fermented benefits of fresh sourdough bread, these fall sourdough recipes are here to make the most of the season. Grab your jar of starter, fire up the oven, and let’s bake something warm and wonderful!
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Ah, fall baking. Is there really anything better? Autumn is such a fun time to be in the kitchen, and there is something so special about fall baking. Pumpkin pancakes, coffee cake, a loaf of hearty sourdough bread…. what’s not to love?
I have pulled some of my favorite fall recipes (the sourdough edition of course) and compiled them all into one easy to read post.
I hope you enjoy!
Why You’ll Love These Recipes
DELICIOUS FALL FLAVORS: These recipes are all packed with flavors reminiscent of fall, with cozy spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Cinnamon apple muffins are always a favorite, along with pumpkin bread!
VERSATILE: These recipe ideas provide inspiration for breakfast, quick desserts, snacks, or homemade loaves of bread to serve for family and friends. All delicious and definitely crowd pleasers!
NO WASTE: Instead of throwing out your extra starter, you can turn it into something delicious! Less waste and more flavor is a win win.
Best Fall Sourdough Recipes
Sourdough Apple Muffins with Crumble Topping
Warm, comforting, and packed with fall flavor, these sourdough apple muffins are everything you crave in a homemade treat. They’re soft, perfectly spiced, and topped with a buttery crumb topping, making them a delicious fall breakfast paired with a hot cup of coffee.
Sourdough Pumpkin Pancakes
Ready to kickstart fall baking with the ultimate fall breakfast? These soft and fluffy sourdough pumpkin pancakes are perfect! Made with pumpkin puree and sourdough starter, these pancakes are light, tender, and full of cozy autumn spices. Serve with maple syrup, a pat of butter, or a sprinkle of toasted pecans for a breakfast the whole family will love.
Brown Sugar Toffee Cookies
Soft, bakery-style sourdough discard cookies are given given a fun, gut-healthy twist with the addition of sourdough discard! These brown sugar toffee cookies are buttery, chewy, and topped with a buttered maple icing to make them over the top delicious.
Ultimate Sourdough Apple Pie
A mountain of gooey cinnamon apples get nestled under a perfectly buttery and flaky sourdough pie crust, making this is the ultimate sourdough apple pie recipe! I recommend baking and cooling the pie, and then topping it with homemade vanilla ice cream for the ultimate homestyle dessert you will love.
Orange Cranberry Sourdough Bread
This beautiful, rustic style artisan loaf is a fun way to elevate classic sourdough bread! Try this delicious orange cranberry sourdough bread recipe that is bursting with flavor from fresh orange juice and plenty of dried cranberries.
Sourdough Pumpkin Bread with Brown Butter Icing
Soft, moist, and packed with fall flavor, this sourdough pumpkin bread is this ultimate fall treat! Made with pumpkin puree, sourdough discard, and lots of fall flavored spices, it is topped with a quick brown butter icing to make it over the top delicious.
From Scratch Sourdough Stuffing
Learn how to make the perfect sourdough stuffing recipe from scratch! Flavored with homemade sourdough bread, crumbled sausage, sauteed veggies and flavorful herbs, it makes the perfect side dish.
Pumpkin Shaped Sourdough Bread
Utilizing a beginner friendly recipe for sourdough artisan loaf, this pumpkin shaped sourdough bread recipe puts a fun fall twist on a classic recipe! These pumpkin shaped sourdough bread loaves are soft and fluffy, with that signature sourdough tang that we all know and love. This recipe yields two small loaves, making it perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Overnight Sourdough French Toast Casserole
This easy and delicious sourdough French toast casserole makes the perfect Christmas morning breakfast… or any morning for that matter! Homemade sourdough bread is covered in a cinnamon and vanilla custard and then refrigerated overnight. Once you’re ready to bake, top it with a brown sugar crumble and bake until golden brown and bubbly.
Sourdough Discard Pie Crust
The easiest sourdough pie crust you will ever make! This sourdough pie crust recipe uses only 5 ingredients to create a buttery, flaky pie crust every time. A must try for any holiday baking!
Best Sourdough Coffee Cake
A simple and classic recipe, this buttery cinnamon sourdough discard coffee cake is delicious! Sour cream ensures a moist cake while sourdough discard packs a gut healthy punch, making it the perfect companion to your morning coffee. This coffee cake gets drizzled with a quick homemade vanilla icing to make it out of this world delicious.
Basic Sourdough Bread Recipe
This easy sourdough bread recipe boasts a crusty exterior with an interior that is perfectly chewy and filled with that signature sourdough tang. This artisan sourdough loaf is prepared a day in advance and fermented overnight for the perfect rise and bake the next day. Perfect for beginner bakers, and is one recipe I come back to time and time again. It is perfect!
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Rachael is a wife and mom of two with a passion for all things centered around home. Our Handcrafted Home provides you with a simpler approach to cooking and baking, using wholesome, real food ingredients to nourish you and your family from the inside out.
