Best Sourdough Recipes for Thanksgiving (2024)

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Sourdough Recipes for Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Sourdough Bread with Pumpkin Sourdough Pumpkin Dinner Rolls Pumpkin Sourdough Bagels Sourdough Pumpkin Pie Sourdough Sausage Balls Orange Cranberry Sourdough Muffins Simple Sourdough Pie Crust Sourdough Pumpkin Waffles Sourdough Pumpkin Crackers Sourdough Mac and Cheese Sourdough Pumpkin Bread Sticks Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Sourdough Granola Sourdough Dinner Rolls for Thanksgiving Table Sourdough Bread Wreath with Rosemary Crusty Sourdough Rolls Sourdough Pumpkin Muffins Sourdough Bechamel Sauce Sourdough Apple & Cinnamon Muffins Ways To Include Sourdough In Thanksgiving Celebrations Thanksgiving Timelines for Sourdough Bread Further Reading FAQs References

Want to showcase sourdough on your Thanksgiving table this year?

Here you'll find the best sourdough recipes for Thanksgiving (and the fall season in general).

No matter what type of celebration you're planning for Thanksgiving, there's sure to be a sourdough recipe that you can include in your menu.

From the best sourdough stuffing recipe to pumpkin sourdough bread to delicious Thanksgiving inspired granola, cranberry orange sourdough muffins and even a spectacular sourdough bread wreath, you'll find all your Thanksgiving sourdough recipes below. Ohhh and don't forget the perfect sourdough pie crust!

Sourdough Recipes for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is such a special time of year. A time for spending time with family and friends, reconnecting and giving thanks.

And if you have a passion for sourdough and enjoy baking with sourdough starter, Thanksgiving is the perfect time to share the sourdough love.

These recipes will give you inspiration for breakfast, lunch and dinner - as well as inspire you to create beautiful edible centrepieces for your Thanksgiving table.

I hope these ideas help you include some sourdough baking in your Thanksgiving menu!

Thanksgiving Sourdough Bread with Pumpkin

If you are looking for a Pumpkin Sourdough Bread to sit at the centre of your Thanksgiving table, this is the recipe you're looking for.

Combining the sweetness of pumpkin with the tang of your sourdough bread, this delicious loaf will get you a myriad of compliments.

Pumpkin Sourdough Bread

This easy sourdough pumpkin bread will delight you with it's flavor and texture. A beautiful adornment to your Thanksgiving or fall table celebrations.

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Sourdough Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

These dinner rolls are quintessentially Thanksgiving ... I mean look at them!

Sweetened with honey butter and garnished with seeds, they will be the stars of your Thanksgiving table!

Sourdough Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

Soft, squishy sourdough pumpkin dinner rolls topped with seeds. These delightful pumpkin dinner rolls will the star of your table, no matter what the occasion!

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Pumpkin Sourdough Bagels

Perfect for a Thanksgiving breakfast treat, these pumpkin sourdough bagels are just perfection! You can top them with cinnamon sugar or make savory version with Everything Bagel seasoning.

Take them up a notch by serving them with pumpkin cream cheese for a super delicious breakfast treat that will wow you their delicious flavor and color!

Sourdough Pumpkin Bagels

Simple sourdough pumpkin bagels will give you all the goodness of pumpkin and sourdough brought together in one delicious bake! Make them sweet or savory - or mix them up!

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Sourdough Pumpkin Pie

A flaky, buttery pie crust filled with a velvety smooth pumpkin custard. Both the pie crust and the pumpkin filling features sourdough starter for a sourdough twist on this Thanksgiving classic.

Sourdough Pumpkin Pie

Sourdough Pumpkin Pie is a delicious twist on this Thanksgiving classic. A flaky and buttery sourdough pie crust filled with velvety smooth pumpkin filling that's thickened with sourdough starter!

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Sourdough Sausage Balls

These sourdough sausage balls are so easy to mix, roll and bake, but boy oh boy do they bring all the flavor to the table!

Sourdough Sausage Balls

Transform your snacking experience with these irresistible sourdough sausage balls. Crafted with a blend of tangy sourdough discard, flavorful sausage, and a medley of herbs and cheese, each bite-sized ball is a savory explosion that elevates your taste buds to new heights.

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Orange Cranberry Sourdough Muffins

Delightfully moist orange cranberry bakery style sourdough muffins, perfect for Thanksgiving snacks or even a make ahead breakfast treat!

Orange Cranberry Sourdough Muffins

Orange Cranberry Sourdough Muffins combine the sweetness of orange with the tartness of cranberries for the perfect winter flavor combination!

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Simple Sourdough Pie Crust

This sourdough pie crust could not be simpler - honestly, you'll wonder why you didn't make it sooner! It can be used for both sweet or savory pies and will be a pastry recipe you use over and over again!

Sourdough Pie Crust Recipe

A tender, flaky sourdough pie crust that can be used for sweet or savory pies. You can use it for a top or bottom crust, or both! Ferment this pie crust for up to 48 hours for an even more tender and flavorful crust!

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Sourdough Pumpkin Waffles

Amazing no wait sourdough pumpkin waffles with a lovely hint of pumpkin spice - does Thanksgiving breakfast get any better? You're going to love these easy to throw together pumpkin waffles!

One of the best things about this recipe is that you can use it to make sourdough pumpkin pancakes too!

Sourdough Pumpkin Waffles (or pancakes)

Deliciously spiced pumpkin sourdough waffles - perfect for cosy fall breakfasts! You can also use this mixture for sourdough pumpkin pancakes with great success!

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Sourdough Pumpkin Crackers

These pumpkin crackers are thin and crispy, just like a cracker should be. They are a fantastic way to use up some of your sourdough discard.

Or you could just feed your starter a bit extra - this is what I do because I can't keep up with sourdough cracker production around here!

Along with these sourdough pumpkin grissini, these crackers will add some seasonal flair to your Thanksgiving charcuterie boards.

Sourdough Pumpkin Crackers

These simple sourdough pumpkin crackers use a lot of discard - and taste amazing! They are delicious any time - but are absolutely perfect for Thanksgiving and Fall charcuterie boards.

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Sourdough Mac and Cheese

A Thanksgiving side dish favorite, mac and cheese, with a fun sourdough twist! Use your sourdough starter to thicken the cheese sauce and even top the mac and cheese with sourdough bread crumbs before baking it in the oven.

Sourdough Mac & Cheese

The ultimate sourdough comfort food, sourdough mac and cheese uses sourdough starter to thicken the sauce and create a truly flavorful dish. Serve it as a main meal or as a delicious side to your favorite meals.

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Sourdough Pumpkin Bread Sticks

These sourdough pumpkin grissini are a great way to add some fun to your Thanksgiving food!

A little twist on traditional bread sticks, these are made using sourdough starter and pumpkin puree.

You can see them shaped into hearts in the photo below. You can choose to make them straight, or have some fun to jazz up your Thanksgiving charcuterie board.

Sourdough Pumpkin Grissini (Bread Sticks)

Sourdough Pumpkin Grissini are so simple to make but oh so tasty! They are perfect to accompany your favorite dip or as an elegant addition to your next charcuterie plate.

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Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Sourdough pumpkin cinnamon rolls really don't need any further explanation ... they're soft, pumpkiny (is that really a word?) and everything a fall treat should be!

You could serve these as a Thanksgiving breakfast treat, have them on hand for coffee breaks or just enjoy them whenever you feel like it!

Definitely worth taking the time to make them.

Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

Delicious sourdough pumpkin cinnamon sourdough rolls make use of sweet pumpkin puree to make these cinnamon rolls extra soft and delicious.

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Sourdough Granola

This versatile sourdough granola recipe can be made to suit your taste - and whatever you have in the pantry. It makes a lovely Thanksgiving breakfast or can be added to celebration cookies and muffins.

To make a special granola for Thanksgiving, why not add some pumpkin spices, cranberries and walnuts.

You'll find loads of flavor ideas in the recipe below.

Sourdough Granola

This easy recipe for sourdough granola can easily be tailored to suit your taste preferences and ingredients you have on hand.

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Sourdough Dinner Rolls for Thanksgiving Table

These soft sourdough dinner rolls are perfect for your Thanksgiving table.

Imagine an overflowing basket of warm dinner rolls for your family to enjoy. I know they won't be able to stop at just one!

I recommend making these 50g each.

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Soft Sourdough Dinner Roll Recipe

Soft sourdough dinner rolls that can be used in a variety of ways. This recipe is a true sourdough recipe and also egg free.

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Sourdough Bread Wreath with Rosemary

This delightful celebration sourdough loaf can be made into the centrepiece of your Thanksgiving table.

Flavored with fragrant rosemary and parmesan cheese, this savory loaf will complement any meal.

You don't have to make it into a wreath, but it really does make it extra special. There are full instructions for making the wreath here.

Sourdough Parmesan Bread with Rosemary

This parmesan sourdough bread flavored with rosemary is a simple, flavorful bread that can be served for a multitude of occasions. Easily swap the rosemary for herbs you have on hand.

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Crusty Sourdough Rolls

These mini sourdough boules make the cutest crusty sourdough rolls for your Thanksgiving table!

Simple to make and share, they are sure to be the stars of any Thanksgiving meal.

You'll find the full instructions here.

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Sourdough Pumpkin Muffins

These delicious sourdough pumpkin muffins are perfect for Thanksgiving. -

They can be served as a quick, easy breakfast you can prepare the night before or even alongside your Thanksgiving feast as a seasonal alternative to bread.

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Sourdough Pumpkin Muffins

A little sweet, a little spicy - a little tangy. These sourdough pumpkin muffins are everything you didn't know you wanted in a muffin.

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Sourdough Bechamel Sauce

White sauce goes with pretty much anything, so I'm sure you can find a place for it on your Thanksgiving table.

This version uses sourdough starter to thicken it.

You can even make your gravy in the same way.

Sourdough Starter Bechemel Sauce (White Sauce)

Sourdough starter can be used to thicken Béchemel or White Sauce to make lasagne and pasta bake. It's super simple and adds depth of flavor while reducing food waste.

Check out this recipe

Sourdough Apple & Cinnamon Muffins

There is something so special about the combination of apple and cinnamon - and these sourdough muffins are no different.

Fragrant, warm cinnamon makes these muffins perfect for Thanksgiving. And much like pumpkin, apples really do signify all things autumn.

You'll find the recipe for . If you'd prefer plain cinnamon, you'll love these sourdough cinnamon muffins.

Sourdough Apple Cinnamon Muffins

These simple to make sourdough apple cinnamon muffins make a delicious snack any time of the day. Delicious crisp exterior and tender crumb are the secret to these successful muffins.

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Ways To Include Sourdough In Thanksgiving Celebrations

If you can't commit to a sourdough recipe for Thanksgiving, there are other ways you could include your love for sourdough into Thanksgiving celebrations.

Here are a few ideas to easily incorporate some sourdough love into this year's Thanksgiving celebrations:

Use a batch of these sourdough cornbread muffins for some cornbread stuffing.
Use some leftover sourdough bread to make tasty croutons for a salad.

Add some sourdough starter to this year's Thanksgiving gravy to thicken it up.

Use some leftover sourdough bread to make breadcrumbs and use them in stuffing, for breading chicken or even adding a crispy coating to vegetables.

Incorporate homemade sourdough bread into this year's Thanksgiving stuffing - this is the best recipe for sourdough stuffing (or dressing).

Why not make a batch of these Sourdough English Muffins the week before Thanksgiving and pop them in the freezer for easy breakfasts.

If you use your imagination, there's really not much that you can't add a little sourdough love to!

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Thanksgiving Timelines for Sourdough Bread

When preparing for celebrations like Thanksgiving, it can sometimes be difficult to get the timing of your sourdough bread right.

If you are wanting to make a delicious sourdough bread to adorn your Thanksgiving table, you'll need to ensure that you bake it with adequate time to cool before trying to cut into it (remember that sourdough hasn't finished cooking until it's cooled to room temp).

You might want to bake your Thanksgiving sourdough bread the week before (or even longer) and then freeze it.

You can use these instructions for freezing and refreshing it ready to be served as if you baked it fresh that day.

These tips for creating a sourdough baking timeline might also help you to schedule your Thanksgiving sourdough baking more easily.

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FAQs

What's the best thing to cook sourdough bread in? ›

This sourdough bread recipe has been written specifically for baking in a Dutch Oven (you can use a cast iron or enamel Dutch Oven). For best results I recommend using bread flour, however you can use all purpose flour if you wish. You do not need a baking stone or baking sheet for this recipe.

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What are the pros and cons of eating sourdough bread? ›

Sourdough bread is a great alternative to conventional bread. It's richer in nutrients, less likely to spike your blood sugar, and generally easier to digest. Just remember that sourdough fermentation doesn't degrade gluten completely.

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What does sourdough bread do for your gut? ›

May support gut health

Although the beneficial microbes in the starter tend to be lost during the baking process, the fibre and plant compounds, called polyphenols, become more bio-available. These act as an important fuel source for our gut microbes, which explains why sourdough is a gut-friendly choice.

What is the best flour for sourdough bread? ›

The best flour blend for creating a new sourdough starter is 50% whole-meal flour (whole wheat or whole rye) and 50% bread flour or all-purpose flour. I recommend a 50/50 mix of whole wheat flour and bread flour.

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What meat is good with sourdough bread? ›

Hot Sourdough Deli Sandwiches

Slice loaf of sourdough bread into 8 slices. Place 5-6 ounces of thinly sliced deli ham, smoked turkey, and pastrami onto 4 slices of bread. Place slices of onion on top of meat. Add slices of green pepper to sandwich.

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What cheese pairs well with sourdough bread? ›

I love the combination of cheddar, gruyere, Havarti, and parmesan here. It gives the grilled cheese a slightly elevated and gourmet feel. Some other great cheese options would be mozzarella, brie, gouda, pepper jack, Monterey jack cheese, or American cheese.

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Why add honey to sourdough bread recipe? ›

You'll find I use honey in many of my recipes. I love to use it in my no-knead 100% whole wheat sourdough bread because it makes it much softer and less dense than it would be without it. Subbing it in recipes that call for sugar is not usually as simple as a one-to-one sub, though.

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How to get fluffier sourdough? ›

Keeping the lid on for the first part of baking allows steam to expand between the gluten fibers to rise the bread and create a fluffy loaf. Step 4: Remove the lid and bake for an additional 12-14 minutes or until the crust is crispy and golden brown. Once you take the lid off, the bread likely won't rise anymore.

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Why do you spray sourdough with water before baking? ›

Wetting the dough causes the surface to steam. Covering it traps the moisture. This partnership stops the bread from drying out on the surface in the hot air of the oven and forming a premature crust. Your bread rises more and produces a richer colour, becoming glossy on the surface.

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Can I bake sourdough on a cookie sheet? ›

If you're not using a baking stone, turn them out onto a parchment-lined (or lightly greased) baking sheet and slash them. Scoring (a.k.a. slashing) a risen loaf just before putting it into the oven helps it retain its shape by giving it a pre-designated spot — the slash — to expand.

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Is sourdough inflammatory? ›

The best bread to reduce gut inflammation is bread made from whole grains. Refined grains, such as the grains found in white bread and white pasta, are known to increase inflammation across the whole body. Sourdough bread and rye bread are both good options for an anti-inflammatory diet.

What happens if you eat sourdough bread every day? ›

Can you eat sourdough bread every day? It's good news for sourdough super-fans. 'Sourdough is rich in carbohydrates which should make up around 50% of our energy intake every day, so there's no problem with eating sourdough daily,' says Tilt, who adds; 'it's delicious and I often do!

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What's the healthiest sourdough bread? ›

When choosing a sourdough loaf, look for ones that have whole wheat, spelt or rye, Rizzo adds. Some studies suggest that Einkhorn wheat, a type of "ancient grain," may offer more nutritional benefits. When comparing nutrition labels, try to opt for the one with fewer ingredients and less sodium and sugar.

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What makes sourdough bread taste better? ›

Keep the dough temperature lower: Lactic acid bacteria are most active in the higher temperatures of the mid 80s-90sºF. Keeping the dough in the 76-78º F range will still ferment and produce bacteria but will encourage lactic acid bacteria instead of acetic acid bacteria resulting in a more mild flavored loaf.

What is the mother of sourdough bread? ›

Mother - this is the overall dough culture that lives in a bowl in your fridge. We take portions from it to make our ferments (Starter) for our sourdough recipes. When the mother culture gets low, we add to it (feed it).

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What is the secret behind the sour of sourdough bread? ›

Sourdough bread's signature taste comes from friendly bacteria and yeast, which produce flavorful lactic and acetic acids in rising bread dough.

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How can I make my sourdough rise better? ›

So don't leave your dough in a warm oven, on a radiator or in sunlight. It will likely be too warm and will dry out your dough too. Instead, find a cosy spot, with no drafts, for your dough to rise. And, if your sourdough starter is struggling to get going, consider finding it a warmer spot too.