Need ideas for something sourdough to take to a BBQ? While a loaf of bread is a classic, the best potluck contributions are often the ones that surprise people. If you want to bring something delicious for your friends and family that goes beyond the basics, sourdough offers a depth of flavor that makes even the simplest bakes stand out. From the best homemade sourdough hamburger buns to sourdough ice cream sandwiches, it makes the simplest recipes so much better.
Whether you're looking for a savory side that perfectly complements grilled meats or a unique sourdough dessert that everyone can't get enough of, these recipes are my go-to choices. Here are my favorite sourdough recipes for a summer BBQ or cookout that are guaranteed to make you the star of the potluck.
There are so many ways to use your sourdough starter that go far beyond a standard loaf of bread. There are so many ways to use your sourdough starter that go far beyond a standard loaf of bread. Whether you're grilling for Memorial Day, Father's Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, or a casual weekend get together, you'll find the best sourdough BBQ side dishes right here.
Our Best BBQ Sides
These recipes range from sourdough corn muffins, tomato and peach panzanella to sourdough flatbreads. Pick one for your next summer gathering. I promise it'll be a hit!
Sourdough Discard Hot Dog Buns
These Sourdough Discard Hot Dog Buns are quick, easy, and the perfect addition to your summer barbecue. Enjoy light and fluffy buns with a delicious sourdough flavor and slight tang in a few hours instead of days.
Rustic Sourdough Discard Peach Galette
Loaded with delicious fresh peaches, this Sourdough Discard Peach Galette looks elegant but is so easy to make. A flaky pastry folded around a delicious fruit filling, galettes take much less effort but are just as delicious and satisfying as a fruit pie.
Soft Sourdough Corn Muffins with Discard
Plush and tender with an intense corn flavor, these Sourdough Corn Muffins are the perfect side for any meal. You can whip these corn muffins up in 30 minutes with one bowl!
Summer Peach Tomato Sourdough Panzanella Salad
Juicy tomatoes and peaches shine in this Peach Panzanella Salad. Toasted pieces of sourdough cubes soak up a fresh tomato herb vinaigrette. This is my favorite way to use up my leftover sourdough bread.
Homemade Sourdough Hamburger Buns
These fluffy Sourdough Hamburger Buns will be the star of your barbecue! Sourdough adds a delicious flavor and a spongey texture so your buns won't get soggy and can stand up to all your burger toppings.
Sourdough Discard Flatbread Recipe (No Yeast & No Rise Time)
Sourdough Discard Flatbread is a quick and easy way to put fresh, delicious, fluffy bread on the table. This one-bowl recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes from start to finish with no rising time required.
Homemade Sourdough Ice Cream Sandwiches
Creamy, no-churn ice cream sandwiched between chewy sourdough cookies, these Sourdough Ice Cream Sandwiches are a delicious way to beat the heat. You'll love this new, creative way to use your excess sourdough discard.
Light and Fluffy Sourdough Discard Cornbread
With its soft, fluffy texture and delicate sweetness this moist sourdough cornbread recipe will be the star of your next get-together.
Sourdough Discard Banana Snack Cake
With a lighter crumb, intense banana and a rich peanut butter flavor, this Sourdough Discard Banana Snack Cake will be your new favorite way to use up overripe bananas and excess discard.
Lemon Lavender Sourdough Bundt Cake
Light and tender cake loaded with fresh, tangy lemon and just a hint of aromatic lavender, this Lavender Lemon Sourdough Bundt Cake will make any day feel like a special occasion.
Buttery Sourdough Dinner Rolls
These Sourdough Pull-apart Dinner Rolls are soft and fluffy with a golden-brown crust brushed with melted butter. Sourdough and a long fermentation impart a deep and delicious flavor to these buttery rolls they might steal the show at your next get-together.
Rich and Chewy Sourdough Discard Blondies
Gooey with a crackly top, and decadent brown sugar flavor, these sourdough blondies are out of this world. The flavor of sourdough adds a much-needed complexity that tames and perfectly complements the sweetness of this sugary treat.
Mini Sourdough Discard Fruit Galettes
Flaky sourdough crust filled with seasonal fruits, these free-form pies are individually portioned and can be personalized with your favorite fruits.
Sourdough Butter Swim Biscuits
Easy and uncomplicated, these Butter Swim Biscuits are the perfect last minute breakfast. The biscuit batter is baked in a pool of melted butter, the result is a tender, cakey biscuit that's delicious served with a pat of salted butter and homemade preserves.
Sourdough Pita Bread
Make soft, fluffy Sourdough Pita Bread in your kitchen with simple ingredients you already have in your pantry. Homemade pita is so much tastier than store-bought, sourdough bread makes these freshly-baked flatbreads even better. You'll love stuffing roasted veggies, falafel or grilled meat in the center of your pita pocket!
Sourdough Cheddar Scallion Biscuits
Tender, airy with tons of buttery flaky layers, these Cheddar Scallion Sourdough Biscuits are baked with sharp cheddar and lots of green onions.
Sourdough Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
A true retro classic, this Sourdough Pineapple Upside Down Cake is moist and soft with a brown sugar caramel pineapple and cherry topping that soaks into a buttery yellow cake.
Sourdough Discard Focaccia
Tender, spongy and full of flavor this Sourdough Discard Focaccia is easy to make and is perfect for beginners and pro sourdough bakers.
Sourdough Discard Pretzel Buns
This quick and easy recipe makes the most delicious amber-colored Sourdough Discard Pretzel Buns. Using excess sourdough discard and finishing the buns with a brushing of butter deepens their rich, savory flavor even more.
Flaky Sourdough Fruit Tarts
Fresh fruit is nestled in flaky sourdough puff pastry for the most delicious treat. Adding sourdough discard to the crust makes these tarts extra special.
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