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    Sourdough Baking Recipes, Starter & Discard Tutorials, and More!

    Make It Dough is a baking blog for sourdough bread and sourdough discard recipes. Find recipes and tips to help you make better bread. Or find a tutorial to answer questions on an existing bake!


    • Fall Recipes
    • Sourdough Bread Recipes
    • Discard Recipes
    • Baking Guides

    Pumpkin Season

    With earthy flavors and warm spices, it's no wonder pumpkins are the star of fall. What's even more delightful is that sourdough discard contributes a delectable tang and an added layer of moisture, enhancing these nostalgic bakes to a whole new level of deliciousness.

    • Homemade Moist Sourdough Discard Pumpkin Bread
    • Soft Sourdough Discard Pumpkin Muffins
    • Sourdough Pumpkin Bundt Cake
    • Sourdough Pumpkin Cookies

    See all sourdough fall recipes →


    welcome to Make It Dough!

    I'm a home baker who shares your deep passion for sourdough. This space is dedicated to sharing mouthwatering recipes that make the most of your sourdough starter and its discard.

    These recipes have been carefully crafted with your unique sourdough starter and home kitchen in mind.

    My aim is to help you in fully realizing the incredible potential of your starter, enabling you to consistently produce the most delectable bread and baked goods you've ever eaten.

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    New in the Kitchen

    Fresh from the test kitchen! These are the latest additions to our collection of sourdough recipes and bread baking guides to spark your imagination and empower you to try something new in your baking journey.

    • Chewy Brown Butter Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Delicious Sourdough Recipes That Aren't Bread
    • Easy No-knead Sourdough Discard Bread Recipe
    • How to Stretch and Fold Sourdough Bread
    • Sourdough Discard Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
    • Homemade Sourdough Discard Apple Pie
    • Crispy Overnight Sourdough Waffles (No Baking Powder Recipe)
    • Simple Sourdough Discard Focaccia Bread Recipe

    See all new sourdough recipes and guides →


    Sourdough Baking Guides

    Step-by-step Guide

    Homemade Sourdough Bread

    Baking bread at home is a labor of love. I'll teach you how to make a loaf of sourdough bread at home with a comprehensive step-by-step guide that includes essential tools and my tips for success.

    Make Sourdough Bread

    • Can I Use My Sourdough Starter Directly from the Fridge?
    • What is Autolyse and How to Use it to Bake Sourdough Bread
    • How to Score Sourdough Bread (Tips and Scoring Patterns)
    • What is Sourdough Discard? (Top 15 Best Recipes)

    See all sourdough baking guides →


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    Here are the recipes the readers of Make It Dough are loving this month.

    • Quick and Easy Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread Recipe
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    My Favorite Sourdough Discard Recipes

    There are many different ways to use excess sourdough starter in delicious baked goods. It imparts an extra dimension of flavor, a touch of moisture, and the magic of fermentation, elevating the final results to mouthwatering heights.

    • Extra Flaky Sourdough Discard Pie and Galette Crust
    • Homemade Sourdough Discard Fresh Pasta
    • Quick and Easy Soft Sourdough Discard Dinner Rolls
    • Chewy Sourdough Discard Oatmeal Cookies
    • Easy One Bowl Sourdough Discard Brownie Recipe
    • Moist Sourdough Discard Banana Bread Recipe
    • Easy Delicious Sourdough Discard Chocolate Cake
    • Flaky Buttery Sourdough Discard Biscuit Recipe

    See all sourdough discard recipes →


    Enroll in My Virtual Sourdough Course

    Learn everything you need to know from creating your own starter to baking your first loaf of sourdough.

    • 90 minutes of instructional videos
    • In-depth guide to fermentation
    • Step-by-step demos

    Learn more →


    Cover of Sourdough Every Day by Hannah Dela Cruz

    Hungry for more sourdough recipes?

    My cookbook Sourdough Every Day has over 50 recipes for bread, pastry, cakes, cookies and even pasta - all using sourdough starter and discard

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    a home baker like you with a passion for sourdough!

    I developed these recipes with your unique sourdough starter and kitchen in mind. Let me help you unlock the potential of your oven, so you can consistently create the most delicious bread and baked goods you've ever eaten. I also share ways to use your sourdough discard so it ends up in cakes, cookies and pasta, instead of going to waste.

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    Pumpkin Season

    • Homemade Moist Sourdough Discard Pumpkin Bread
    • Soft Sourdough Discard Pumpkin Muffins
    • Sourdough Pumpkin Bundt Cake
    • Sourdough Pumpkin Cookies

    Baking Guides

    • Crusty Rustic Sourdough Bread Recipe
    • Can I Use My Sourdough Starter Directly from the Fridge?
    • What is Autolyse and How to Use it to Bake Sourdough Bread
    • What is Sourdough Discard? (Top 15 Best Recipes)

    Popular Posts

    • How to Score Sourdough Bread (Tips and Scoring Patterns)
    • Quick and Easy Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread Recipe
    • Can I Use My Sourdough Starter Directly from the Fridge?
    • Easy Sourdough Discard Flatbread Recipe (No Yeast)
    • What is Autolyse and How to Use it to Bake Sourdough Bread
    • The Best Fluffy and Tender Sourdough Discard Scones

    My Cookbook

    Take your sourdough baking to the next level with 55 recipes for rustic loaves, soft sandwich breads, flatbreads, crackers, pasta, breakfast favorites, desserts and more using your active and discard starter.

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