Simple Baking & Sourdough Discard Recipes
Welcome to This Jess Cooks! We're sharing simple, beginner-friendly baking and sourdough discard recipes. And if you're new to the world of sourdough, you'll also find tips to get your sourdough starter up and running! We're excited to bake with you!
Mother's Day Recipes
Mother's Day is just around the corner! Whether you're making mom a brunch or baking something together, these recipes will be a hit!
Memorial Day Weekend Recipes
It's not too early to start thinking about Memorial Day Weekend and the unofficial start to summer! Whether you're traveling or staying at home, these recipes are perfect for cooking and eating outdoors, and enjoying with friends and family.
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Sourdough Discard Recipes
Are you making a sourdough starter for the first time (or maybe not the first time!)? Have a lot of sourdough discard to use up? We have you covered! Put your sourdough discard to good use with these delicious recipes for rolls, bagels, pretzels, focaccia, and more! Good news: all of these recipes can be made with active sourdough starter with an easy substitution!
getting started
Sourdough Guides
A few guides to help you on your sourdough journey!
I'm in the mood for...
hey there!
Hi, I'm Jess!
I'm a food photographer and recipe developer based in Chicago. I'm deep into the sourdough journey and excited to share my baking with you!
viral recipe!
Sourdough Discard Garlic Pull-Apart Bread
"Amazing flavors, my whole family loved it! Definitely making it again!! Thank you for the recipe!"
- Rebecca
kitchen essentials
My Favorite Baking Items
A few of my favorite kitchen essentials including pans, jars, scales, spatulas and more!
Recently Updated Recipes
Sometimes a recipe just needs a good refresh. These are some of our tried-and-true recipes that have recently gotten an update!
