Hosting a watch party or bringing a dish to share? These sourdough recipes are made for game day parties, with plenty of shareable finger foods, crowd-pleasing appetizers, and sweet treats that might just make you the winner of the potluck. From buttery soft pretzels and the fluffiest rolls for sliders to crisp sandwich cookies and the best-ever sourdough brownies, there's something here for a winning spread.
I'll take any excuse to use my sourdough starter, and game day is no exception. I've gathered 20 of my favorite recipes made with sourdough starter or sourdough discard, from savory snacks and appetizers to breads and sweet treats. No matter what I bring, people are always amazed when I tell them there's sourdough in the recipe!
These recipes will satisfy die-hard sports fans and the friends and family who really just came for the snacks. Make them for a Super Bowl party, an Olympics watch party, March Madness, the World Cup, football season, or any occasion that brings everyone together to watch the big game.
Sourdough Discard Pretzel Dogs
Tastier than anything you can get at the mall, these Sourdough Discard Pretzel Dogs are a crowd-pleaser that disappears fast! Sourdough discard adds incredible flavor to the soft, fluffy pretzel buns, and a coating of melted butter takes them over the top.
Sourdough Discard Pretzel Bites
Soft, pillowy, and infused with a delightful buttery essence, these Sourdough Discard Pretzel Bites are ready from start to finish in just over an hour.
Sourdough Sausage Rolls
Delicious, savory sausage filling wrapped in crisp, flaky sourdough puff pastry these Sourdough Sausage Rolls are a definite crowd-pleaser and the perfect party appetizer.
Pretzel Pigs in a Blanket with Sourdough Discard
Make sourdough discard pretzel pigs in a blanket using excess sourdough starter. With buttery, chewy pretzel dough, mini hot dogs, and pretzel salt, these are an easy appetizer for game day and dinner parties.
Sourdough Discard Everything Bagel Bites
These Sourdough Discard Everything Bagel Bites combine sourdough discard and commercial yeast to create soft, fluffy bagel bites with a chewy crust and plenty of savory everything bagel flavor. This easy recipe makes 48 bite-sized bagels, perfect for sharing.
Quick and Easy Soft Sourdough Discard Dinner Rolls
These Sourdough Discard Rolls are so unbelievably soft, pillowy and plush. By using a combination of sourdough discard and instant yeast, you can have delicious, flavorful rolls on your dinner table in less than 2 hours.
Sourdough Pigs in a Blanket
These Sourdough Pigs in a Blanket are a quick and easy savory treat that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve these yummy snacks in just over an hour!
Sourdough Blueberry Jam Bars
Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth, tender, there truly aren't enough adjectives to describe how delicious these Sourdough Blueberry Jam Bars are. Made with a homemade blueberry jam baked on top of a sourdough discard shortbread crust, these are a great way to use excess sourdough starter and packed with berry flavor.
Garlic Parmesan Pretzel Bites with Sourdough Discard
Buttery, chewy, and packed with savory flavor, these Garlic Parmesan Sourdough Discard Pretzel Bites are an easy snack made with sourdough discard, garlic butter, and plenty of Parmigiano Reggiano.
Pillowy Pull-apart Sourdough Monkey Bread Recipe
Sourdough Monkey Bread is a soft, tender, naturally-leavened pastry made of rich bite-sized brioche dough that's rolled in cinnamon sugar before being baked. As the mixture of cinnamon and sugar bakes, it coats the bread in an irresistible sticky, gooey caramel.
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 Peanut Butter Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies
If you love Do-si-dos®, try these Sourdough Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies! Sourdough discard balances the buttery richness of these peanut butter shortbread cookies. This homemade version will satisfy your craving for these nutty cookies so you can have them anytime of the year.
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.
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.
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.
Sourdough Discard Brownies
Rich, and chewy with an irresistible shiny top, this Sourdough Brownie recipe is pretty darn close to perfect. Sourdough discard adds a delicious tang that makes this ultimate chocolate treat even more satisfying.
Sourdough Blueberry Turnovers
Flaky and buttery with an easy homemade filling, these Sourdough Blueberry Turnovers make for the most delicious treat. Homemade sourdough puff pastry makes these hand pies extra special. Serve them for breakfast or with a side of vanilla ice cream for dessert.
Sourdough Discard Soft Pretzels
Baking these Sourdough Discard Soft Pretzels will make your kitchen smell like heaven. Sourdough discard in the dough and a coating of melted butter after baking make these pillowy pretzels extra special.
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.
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.
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