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Simple Baking & Sourdough Discard Recipes

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!

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Summer Fruit Recipes

We can't get enough of those delicious, fresh summer fruits! These recipes make the most of the season's berries and let them shine.

  • A side view of a slice of the Sourdough Discard Strawberry Galette.
    Sourdough Discard Strawberry Galette
  • A stack of Sourdough Discard Blueberry Bagels.
    Sourdough Discard Blueberry Bagels
  • A slice of Sourdough Lemon Raspberry Loaf Cake.
    Sourdough Lemon Raspberry Loaf Cake
  • Sourdough Discard Pie Crust in a pie pan.
    Sourdough Discard Pie Crust

Summer BBQ Recipes

We're ready for warm days filled with summer grilling, eating outdoors, and enjoying time with friends and family. These recipes will have you looking like a pro at the cookout!

  • An overhead view of Sourdough Discard Hawaiian Rolls in the baking pan.
    Sourdough Discard Hawaiian Rolls
  • A stack of Sourdough Discard Pretzel Buns.
    Sourdough Discard Pretzel Buns
  • Sourdough discard pretzels on white parchment paper.
    Sourdough Discard Pretzels
  • A stack of Sourdough Discard Hamburger Buns on a white tray.
    Sourdough Discard Hamburger Buns
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Trending Recipes

  • Sourdough discard pizza dough shaped on a green baking sheet.
    Sourdough Discard Pizza Dough
  • A Sourdough Discard Bagel with everything bagel seasoning.
    Sourdough Discard Bagels
  • Sourdough Discard Pretzel Bites on a black and white tray.
    Sourdough Discard Pretzel Bites
  • Sourdough Discard Pull Apart Bread with a few layers pulled out.
    Sourdough Discard Garlic Pull Apart Bread
  • Sourdough discard pretzels on white parchment paper.
    Sourdough Discard Pretzels
  • A side view of Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Roll Focaccia.
    Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Roll Focaccia
  • A side view of a slice of Sourdough Discard Strawberry Cake.
    Sourdough Discard Strawberry Cake
  • An overhead shot of Beer Cheese in a small bowl on a platter with soft pretzels.
    Beer Cheese (for Pretzels)

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!

  • Sourdough discard breadsticks in a tray.
    Sourdough Discard Breadsticks
  • An overhead view of a slice of Sourdough Discard Focaccia.
    Sourdough Discard Focaccia
  • Sourdough Discard Cornbread topped with butter and honey.
    Sourdough Discard Cornbread
  • Sourdough Discard Pretzel Bagels in a pile on a platter.
    Sourdough Discard Pretzel Bagels
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getting started

Sourdough Guides

A few guides to help you on your sourdough journey!

Sourdough Recipes →
  • Sourdough starter in a glass jar.
    Sourdough Starter Recipe
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    How to Feed Sourdough Starter
  • Featured image for Sourdough Discard 101.
    What is Sourdough Discard?
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    Tips for Struggling Sourdough Starter

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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!

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  • Sourdough Discard Protein Bagels on a green tray with cream cheese.
    Sourdough Discard Protein Bagels
  • Sourdough Lemon Loaf Cake in slices.
    Sourdough Lemon Loaf Cake
  • Syrup pouring onto a stack of Sourdough Sweet Potato Waffles.
    Sourdough Sweet Potato Waffles
  • Sourdough Discard Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread slice spread with butter.
    Sourdough Discard Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread
Sourdough Discard Pull Apart Bread with a few layers pulled out.

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Sourdough Discard Garlic Pull-Apart Bread

"Amazing flavors, my whole family loved it! Definitely making it again!! Thank you for the recipe!"

- Rebecca

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Sourdough Discard Garlic Rolls in a square pan.

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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!

  • Slices of Sourdough Discard Banana Bread.
    Sourdough Discard Banana Bread
  • Homemade Everything Bagels on white parchment paper.
    Homemade Everything Bagels
  • Sliced Sourdough Discard Zucchini Bread on parchment paper.
    Sourdough Discard Zucchini Bread
  • A side view of a piece of Sourdough Discard Carrot Cake.
    Sourdough Discard Carrot Cake
A headshot of Jessica Vogl holding a camera.

Hi, I'm Jess!

I'm a food photographer and recipe developer based in Chicago. I share simple baking and sourdough discard recipes, as well as tips and tricks to get your sourdough starter up and running! Let's get baking!

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Trending Recipes

  • Sourdough discard pizza dough shaped on a green baking sheet.
    Sourdough Discard Pizza Dough
  • A Sourdough Discard Bagel with everything bagel seasoning.
    Sourdough Discard Bagels
  • Sourdough Discard Pretzel Bites on a black and white tray.
    Sourdough Discard Pretzel Bites
  • Sourdough Discard Pull Apart Bread with a few layers pulled out.
    Sourdough Discard Garlic Pull Apart Bread
  • Sourdough discard pretzels on white parchment paper.
    Sourdough Discard Pretzels
  • A side view of Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Roll Focaccia.
    Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Roll Focaccia

Summer BBQ Recipes

  • An overhead view of Sourdough Discard Hawaiian Rolls in the baking pan.
    Sourdough Discard Hawaiian Rolls
  • A stack of Sourdough Discard Pretzel Buns.
    Sourdough Discard Pretzel Buns
  • Sourdough discard pretzels on white parchment paper.
    Sourdough Discard Pretzels
  • A stack of Sourdough Discard Hamburger Buns on a white tray.
    Sourdough Discard Hamburger Buns
  • A pile of Sourdough Discard Garlic Knots.
    Sourdough Discard Garlic Knots
  • Sourdough Discard Garlic Rolls in a square pan.
    Sourdough Discard Garlic Rolls

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