What to Make With Sourdough Starter (Besides Bread)

Maybe it’s the homesteading wave taking over TikTok, the endless how-to guides making it feel less intimidating, or the fact that you can buy a starter online, but sourdough’s popularity continues to skyrocket—with no signs of fading anytime soon. Our Hotline producer recently did a deep dive on all things sourdough, answering any lingering questions you might have about creating your own starter or where to buy one. As someone who barely knew the basics but suddenly found my feed flooded with fermentation updates, I was shocked to learn that sourdough starter isn’t just for bread—the options are truly endless. Pancakes, English muffins, brown butter cookies? Yep. Pizza dough, cinnamon rolls, even dog treats? Absolutely. If you’ve got an active starter, or discard, here’s how to put it to work. We rounded up 24 sourdough baking recipes (and even a salad dressing) to elevate your charcuterie spreads, brunches, and more. Read More >>

Mar 30, 2025 - 15:04

What to Make With Sourdough Starter (Besides Bread)

Maybe it’s the homesteading wave taking over TikTok, the endless how-to guides making it feel less intimidating, or the fact that you can buy a starter online, but sourdough’s popularity continues to skyrocket—with no signs of fading anytime soon. Our Hotline producer recently did a deep dive on all things sourdough, answering any lingering questions you might have about creating your own starter or where to buy one.

As someone who barely knew the basics but suddenly found my feed flooded with fermentation updates, I was shocked to learn that sourdough starter isn’t just for bread—the options are truly endless. Pancakes, English muffins, brown butter cookies? Yep. Pizza dough, cinnamon rolls, even dog treats? Absolutely. If you’ve got an active starter, or discard, here’s how to put it to work. We rounded up 24 sourdough baking recipes (and even a salad dressing) to elevate your charcuterie spreads, brunches, and more.