What's for dinner? Deciding what to make for dinner can be the hardest part. If you're looking for some fresh dinner inspiration, I've got plenty of ideas for you. As a bonus you can use your sourdough starter on something delicious.
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- Dinner Recipe Ideas
- Sourdough Discard Pasta
- Sourdough Discard Focaccia Pizza
- Sourdough Discard Stromboli
- Sweet Potato Sourdough Pierogi with Miso Butter Sauce
- Sourdough Flour Tortillas
- Buttery Sourdough Dinner Rolls
- Summer Peach Tomato Sourdough Panzanella Salad
- Sourdough Pita Bread
- Sourdough Discard Garlic Knots
One of my favorite things about sourdough is how versatile it is. Once you have a healthy active sourdough starter, you can use it to make more than just basic crusty loaves. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy recipe or you want to tackle a new challenge like homemade pasta or pierogi, you'll find plenty of inspiration on this list.
No matter which one you choose, you'll get the satisfaction of making dinner from scratch and not just grabbing takeout or spending money on delivery fees.
Dinner Recipe Ideas
Here you'll find everything from satisfying main courses to homemade sides that complete the meal.
Sourdough Discard Pasta
Fresh pasta is so much easier to make than it seems. Just like baking bread, I was always intimidated by making fresh pasta but after making Sourdough Pasta for the first time, it's been my absolute favorite way to use up my excess discard.
Sourdough Discard Focaccia Pizza
This sourdough discard focaccia pizza has a thick, airy crust with crisp, golden edges. A poolish and sourdough discard give the dough the flavor of a long-fermented pizza, while commercial yeast keeps the recipe quick and easy. Top it with your favorite toppings and enjoy homemade pizza in just a few hours.
Sourdough Discard Stromboli
Not sure what to make for dinner? This easy sourdough discard stromboli is a satisfying meal that's ready in just a few hours, with soft, fluffy bread filled with gooey cheese, cured meats, and garlic butter.
Sweet Potato Sourdough Pierogi with Miso Butter Sauce
Light and pillowy pierogi with a sourdough twist! These Sweet Potato Sourdough Pierogi feature a tender wrapper made from excess sourdough discard. Roasted purple sweet potatoes and cottage cheese create a rich, flavorful filling, finished with a simple miso-onion butter sauce.
Sourdough Flour Tortillas
Inspired by Sonoran tortillas, these Sourdough Flour Tortillas are soft, chewy, and made with just five simple ingredients, including sourdough starter for extra flavor. They're perfect for burritos, wraps, or on their own fresh from the skillet.
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.
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.
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 Discard Garlic Knots
Soft, fluffy, and full of garlicky flavor, these sourdough garlic knots are a must-try for garlic lovers. Made with sourdough discard and a little yeast, they're quick to make yet still develop incredible flavor. Brush them with warm garlic butter for the perfect finishing touch.
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