15 Sourdough Recipes That Are Not Bread

When you think of sourdough, the first thing that comes to mind is sourdough bread. Not that that’s a bad thing, sourdough bread is a delicious bread that can be used for a variety of different dishes and sandwiches.

Sometimes it’s nice to have something different though. These are sourdough recipes that are not bread. Instead, they take the sourdough starter or discard it and create a new flavorful dish that’s even more delicious. 

Here are some tasty and easy to make sourdough recipes that are not bread so that you can serve up something a little different the next time you want to enjoy the flavor of sourdough.

Sourdough Crepes

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Stuff these sourdough crepes with your favorite sweet or savory fillings and you have a delicious meal to enjoy for breakfast or brunch.

Get the recipe: Sourdough Crepes

Sourdough Zucchini Fritters

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These zucchini fritters are a great way to incorporate your summer zucchinis from the garden and any sourdough discard you have. Enjoy them as a snack with some sour cream or aioli.

Get the recipe: Sourdough Zucchini Fritters

Sourdough English Muffins

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These English sourdough muffins can be used for a variety of different things. A few favorites include toasting them and adding your favorite toppings or using them to make sandwiches.

Get the recipe: Sourdough English Muffins

Sourdough Goldfish Crackers

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Make your own cheesy crunchy snack at home with sourdough discard. These sourdough crackers are easy to make and flavorful.

Get the recipe: Sourdough Goldfish Crackers

Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Use sourdough starter dough that’s either in active or discard stage to make a batch of delicious chocolate chip cookies.

Get the recipe: Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sourdough Chocolate Cake

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Here’s a rich and decadent dessert that uses sourdough discard. The sourdough gives the chocolate cake even more flavor and gives you a soft inside with a crunchy crust topping.

Get the recipe: Sourdough Chocolate Cake

Sourdough Graham Crackers

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An active starter or sourdough discard can be used to make these fun and delicious graham crackers. They’ll be the perfect snack to munch on throughout the day.

Get the recipe: Sourdough Graham Crackers

Sourdough Pasta

nests of sourdough pasta drying on a baking sheet.
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You can easily turn your sourdough discard into homemade pasta for your meals by mixing it with some flour, eggs, and salt.

Get the recipe: Sourdough Pasta

Fried Sourdough

fried sourdough cut into triangles on a wooden cutting board.
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The leftover sourdough discard is fried in the skillet and topped with bagel seasoning to make this treat. The best part is that it’s done in just 10 minutes, and you can add any additional toppings or serve it with a dip of your choice.

Get the recipe: Fried Sourdough

Sourdough Tortillas

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Make tortillas with your sourdough discard and use them for wraps, tacos, or to enjoy as a snack. These tortillas are flavorful and easy to make.

Get the recipe: Sourdough Tortillas

Easy Sourdough Pumpkin Muffins

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Make a batch of pumpkin muffins with your sourdough starter. The muffins are made with a homemade pumpkin puree and are perfect for fall.

Get the recipe: Sourdough Pumpkin Muffins

Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls

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Made with brown sugar and butter, these sourdough cinnamon rolls are a breakfast recipe that filling and delicious.

Get the recipe: Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls

Sourdough Onion Rings

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A tasty snack, side, or appetizer, these crispy sourdough onion rings will be your new favorite onion ring recipe.

Get the recipe: Sourdough Onion Rings

Sourdough Pizza Dough

sourdough pizza dough resting on a wooden cutting board.
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Make your own homemade pizza dough with your sourdough starter. It’s easy to make and it’s perfect for meal prep.

Get the recipe: Sourdough PIzza Dough

Sourdough Donuts

three and a half sourdough donuts stacked on a plate.
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These Sourdough Donuts are the ultimate breakfast treat. It’s a creative way to use your sourdough starter and satisfy your sweet craving at the same time.

Get the recipe: Sourdough Donuts

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