These sourdough dessert recipes are easy to make- even if you are a beginner! They can be made with sourdough discard or active starter. If you are looking for desserts you can make from scratch with your sourdough starter check out this post for inspiration…
Making Desserts with Sourdough Starter
Making desserts with sourdough starter is a way to elevate the flavor of any recipe! It also has a way of making the texture of desserts fluffier and less dry. Sourdough desserts also make you feel like they are healthier- and I’m not here to argue about that!
Adding sourdough starter to any bread or dessert recipe that calls for yeast is extremely easy. In my kitchen, we simply substitute the yeast for about 1/4-1/2 cup sourdough starter, depending on the amount of yeast the recipe calls for. If the recipe calls for rise time, it may need a longer amount of time when using sourdough starter.
Are sourdough desserts actually healthier?
That leaves the question, are sourdough desserts actually healthier? Depending on the recipe we can definitely assume yes! (That is what I choose to believe, anyways!).
There are a few reasons that some sourdough desserts are healthier…
Lower Sugar. Because yeast requires sugar to activate, often sourdough recipes are lower in the amount of sugar used. Also, many recipes that use sourdough starter call for sources of natural sugar like honey, cane sugar, or maple syrup. If this is the case, then the sourdough dessert recipes are healthier!
Fermentation. Along with less sugar or better sources, most sourdough dessert recipes also call for a fermentation step. There are several benefits of long fermenting such as, breaking down the gluten and producing beneficial bacteria. This bacteria may all be destroyed in the baking process, however, it does appear to provide more benefits that “regular” dessert recipes.
Beginner Friendly Sourdough Dessert Recipes
There are so many sourdough dessert recipes online ranging from easy to difficult. Finding recipes that are truly easy to make as a beginner can be tricky. We are here to help!
All of our sourdough recipes mentioned in this post, and most of the recipes on the blog, are beyond simple! As a busy mama of three, I only have time for easy, flexible recipes. If that is you, please make sure you subscribe to the email list below and follow along on social media for more simple, from scratch recipes.
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Fermenting Sourdough Dessert Recipes
As mentioned before, one of the benefits of sourdough dessert recipes is fermentation. Fermenting recipes made with sourdough starter gives a much more robust flavor and a rich, fluffy texture to any dessert.
Most of the recipes in this post do not require the fermentation step, meaning they can be made quicker. They also achieve similar results without the need for further fermenting.
If you are making your desserts using starter because you are gluten intolerant, be sure to ferment all your sourdough dessert recipes for at least 8 hours. This step is crucial for breaking down the gluten in your recipes.
To add the fermentation step to these recipes, and others follow these steps…
- After mixing your dough or batter, allow to sit on the countertop for at 4-6 hours or in the refrigerator for 8-12 hours. Cover with a damp tea towel to keep the contents from drying out.
- Continue with the recipe as stated in the instructions.
The Best Sourdough Dessert Recipes
I hope you enjoy these simple, from scratch sourdough dessert recipes! If you want more, be sure to subscribe to our email list at the end of this post. From our kitchen to yours, happy baking!
1. Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
Soft and buttery sourdough rolls swirling with brown sugar and topped with cream cheese frosting- these sourdough rolls are new favorite! These rolls can be made with sourdough discard or active starter. They take about 8 hours and 30 minutes to make (including rise time and fermentation). It’s an effort well worth it! This is a completely foolproof and easy recipe, even for beginners.
2. Baked Sourdough Pumpkin Donuts
These sourdough baked pumpkin donuts are everything fall tastes like! Bite into a chewy center with a slightly crispy, sugary outside. Make them with sourdough discard or active starter. Perfect for parties, a fall snack, or with your favorite cup of coffee!
Learn how to make them in this post!
3. Sourdough Lemon Bread
This sourdough lemon bread recipe is perfect for the summer season. With zero rise time and no fermentation, this recipe takes only 40 minutes from start to finish! It has all the fresh tang of lemon with all the sweetness of a bakery style bread. Top it with lemon icing and enjoy with a sip of iced tea on the porch!
Learn all about how to make it here.
4. Sourdough Blueberry Muffins
These sourdough blueberry muffins are subtly sweet, soft, and so delicious! These muffins are proof that healthy can taste just as good. Enjoy dessert guilt-free with natural ingredients and only natural sugar!
5. Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cake
This delicious dessert recipe for sourdough pumpkin cinnamon roll cake is perfection! Moist, pumpkin cake swirling with decadent buttery brown sugar and cinnamon. Top it with from scratch icing and enjoy warm or served with ice cream.
6. Sourdough Apple Cinnamon Muffins
These sourdough apple cinnamon muffins are the perfect cross between healthy and delicious! They are made with honey instead of sugar, and the sourdough component brings a whole other level of health benefits. They have it all- moist, simple to make, and clean ingredients!
7. Cinnamon Roll Bunnies
These adorable cinnamon roll bunnies are the cutest sourdough dessert! Soft, fluffy sourdough rolls filled with brown sugar and cinnamon then topped with frosting. Decorate them with flowers, berries, icing, or sprinkles!
Learn all about how to make them in this post!
8. Sourdough Cinnamon Swirl Bread
This sourdough cinnamon swirl bread is so moist, sweet and delicious- like a from scratch cinnamon roll without all the work! Enjoy this simple sweet sourdough loaf swirling with all the rich flavors of brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon.
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