Sourdough Bread Recipes for Every Level

Discover our favorite sourdough bread recipes—crafted for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. From rustic boules and sandwich loaves to seeded inclusions and no-knead options, this is your one-stop hub for all things naturally leavened.

Assorted sourdough loaves and slices with inclusions on marble

Explore Sourdough Bread Recipe Styles

Close-up of a classic sourdough loaf with a golden crust and open crumb, resting on a checkered kitchen towel.

Classic Recipes

Traditional loaves like boules, baguettes, and country sourdough.

Sliced sourdough sandwich loaf on marble with gingham napkin and sandwich ingredients

Sandwich Loaves

Cinnamon swirl, cranberry-orange, and other sweet flavors.

Crusty rustic sourdough boule on marble with deep scoring and gingham cloth

Rustic Boules

Crusty, hand-formed loaves with rich sourdough flavor.

Close-up of a sliced sourdough loaf filled with cranberries, pecans, and seeds on a checkered cloth.

Inclusions & Mix-Ins

Add fruits, cheese, herbs, or chocolate to dough.

MOST RECENT

Ready to bake something special? These fresh-from-the-oven sourdough recipes are the ones our readers can’t stop loving.

Crusty garlic herb sourdough loaf with rosemary and garlic on wood board

Garlic Herb Sourdough: Fresh, Roasted & Dried Flavor Ideas

A freshly baked cranberry walnut sourdough loaf sliced in half on a wooden board, showing its golden crust and airy crumb studded with cranberries and walnuts, styled with a soft gingham towel and a blurred basil plant in the background.

Cranberry Walnut Sourdough: Tart, Crunchy & Toast-Worthy

Laminating parmesan into sourdough dough - Garlic Parmesan Sourdough

Garlic Parmesan Sourdough: Savory, Cheesy & Crust-Loving

Everything Bagel Sourdough: Seeds & Spices

Best sourdough inclusions with seeds and herbs in a banneton

Best Sourdough Inclusions: From Sweet Swirls to Savory Folds

Close-up of a sliced brown sugar cinnamon sourdough bread swirl with powdered sugar on a white plate

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Sourdough Bread: Sweet Swirls & Tangy Crust

Freshly baked Jalapeno Cheddar Sourdough bread in a parchment-lined Dutch oven.

Jalapeno Cheddar Sourdough: Bold, Cheesy, and Totally Crave-Worthy

Homemade cinnamon raisin sourdough bread sliced to show its cinnamon swirl, golden crust, and juicy raisins.

Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough – Soft, Sweet, Naturally Tangy

Side-by-side view of Cranberry Orange Sourdough Bread and fully baked loaf in a white pan.

Cranberry Orange Sourdough Bread That Pops with Tangy, Bright Flavor

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