Sourdough Recipes Worthy of a Double Batch
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Ever find yourself pulling the last sourdough bagel out of the freezer and wishing you’d made more? Same here. Some sourdough recipes are just too good (and too handy) not to double. Whether it’s fluffy sandwich bread, buttery rolls, or cookies made with discard, there are certain bakes that deserve a spot in both your kitchen and your freezer.
Making a double batch isn’t just smart, it’s sanity-saving (especially when you're busy mid week). You’re already feeding your starter, mixing, kneading, and preheating the oven — why not get twice the reward for the same effort? These sourdough recipes are tried, tested, and totally freezer-friendly. Bake one for now, stash one for later, and thank yourself next week when fresh homemade sourdough is just a reheat away. I also love baking a double batch and gifting one to my friends and neighbors.
Sourdough Bread Recipes
These sourdough bread recipes are true everyday heroes, from crusty artisan loaves to soft sandwich bread. They always disappear fast. Double your batch to make the most of your starter and your time in the kitchen. Fresh or frozen, each loaf brings that signature sourdough flavor and perfect texture that makes every slice special.
Sourdough Sandwich Bread
This soft sourdough sandwich bread is everything you want in a family loaf. It’s fluffy, easy to slice, and perfect for toast, lunchboxes, or stacking high with your favorite sandwich fillings.
Simple Sourdough Bread
This simple sourdough bread recipe is perfect for beginners. It’s soft on the inside, crisp on the outside, and easy to fit into your busy schedule. Follow the step-by-step guide to bake a beautiful crusty loaf with confidence.
Simple Sourdough Focaccia Bread
This simple sourdough focaccia bread is light, bubbly, and full of flavor. Made with just a few basic ingredients and your sourdough starter, it’s easy to bake and perfect for topping with herbs, salt, or anything you love.
Sourdough Maple Pecan Loaf
This sourdough maple pecan loaf is filled with cozy fall flavor. Sweet maple syrup, crunchy pecans, and a swirl of brown sugar and cinnamon make every slice perfectly soft, nutty, and delicious.
Sourdough Cornbread Loaf
This sourdough cornbread loaf is golden, buttery, and full of flavor. Baked in a loaf pan with sweet corn kernels and a hint of tangy sourdough, it’s the perfect side for soups, chilis, or barbecue nights. And it's just as good on its own with a drizzle of honey. It freeze so well too!
Golden Sourdough Cheese Bread
This golden sourdough cheese bread is soft, cheesy, and completely irresistible. Baked in a loaf pan with a tender crumb and crisp crust, it makes the best sandwiches or the ultimate sourdough grilled cheese. It’s simple to mix, requires no kneading, and is loved by the whole family.
Sourdough Maple Oat Sandwich Bread
This sourdough maple oat sandwich bread is soft, hearty, and just a little bit sweet. Naturally leavened with sourdough and sweetened with real maple syrup, it’s perfect for sandwiches, toast, or serving alongside soup. The oats add a lovely nutty flavor and a beautiful rustic finish.
Whole Wheat Sourdough Sandwich Bread
This whole wheat sourdough sandwich bread is soft, wholesome, and full of nutty flavor. Made with 100% whole wheat flour, a touch of honey, and your active sourdough starter, it bakes into the perfect everyday loaf for sandwiches or toast. It’s tender, kid-approved, and simple to make at home.
Easy Sourdough Brioche Loaf
This sourdough brioche loaf is rich, buttery, and soft as a cloud. Made with eggs, milk, and your active starter, it bakes into a beautiful golden loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, French toast, or even homemade rolls and buns. It’s a bakery-quality bread that feels special but is surprisingly simple to make at home.
Sourdough Rolls and Buns
Soft, fluffy, and golden brown, these sourdough rolls and buns are the kind of bakes that bring every meal together. From buttery dinner rolls to glossy hamburger buns and sweet Hawaiian rolls, they’re perfect for everything from weeknight dinners to holiday dinners. Double the recipe and stash extras in the freezer so you always have fresh, homemade rolls ready to warm and serve.
Sourdough Discard Hamburger Buns
These sourdough discard hamburger buns are soft, buttery, and golden brown with just the right amount of chew. Ready in a few hours, they’re perfect for burger night or any sandwich. Once you bake these, you’ll never grab store-bought buns again.
Sourdough Hawaiian Rolls
These soft sourdough Hawaiian rolls are buttery, fluffy, and just the right amount of sweet thanks to pineapple juice in the dough. Perfect for sliders, pulled pork, or holiday dinners, they bake up golden and smell absolutely divine.
Sourdough Dinner Rolls
These sourdough dinner rolls are soft, fluffy, and just a little sweet, making them the perfect addition to any meal. With no eggs or commercial yeast, they are naturally leavened and bake up beautifully golden every time, a must-have for holidays or any family dinner.
Sourdough Burger Buns (Made with Starter)
These soft and golden sourdough burger buns are light, fluffy, and sturdy enough to hold all your favorite fillings. Made with active starter and simple ingredients, they’re perfect for burgers, sandwiches, or sliders and will quickly become your go-to for grilling season.
Crusty Sourdough Bread Rolls
These crusty sourdough bread rolls are simple, flavorful, and baked with a beautifully crisp crust and soft interior. Made from a traditional lean dough and long-fermented for that true sourdough flavor, they’re the perfect individual rolls for serving with dinner or alongside a bowl of soup.
Sourdough Cookies
There’s nothing quite like a batch of fresh sourdough cookies coming out of the oven. Whether you love them soft and chewy or crisp around the edges, these recipes are the kind you’ll want to double every single time. They freeze beautifully, make perfect lunchbox treats, and somehow taste even better the next day. Keep a stash of dough balls in the freezer and you’ll always be just minutes away from a warm, homemade cookie.
Sourdough Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
These sourdough oatmeal raisin cookies are soft, chewy, and full of old-fashioned flavor. With crisp edges, juicy raisins, and a hint of cinnamon, they’re the kind of cookie you’ll want to make again and again, so why not double the recipe?
Triple Chocolate Sourdough Cookies
These triple chocolate sourdough cookies are rich, chewy, and full of deep chocolate flavor. Made with cocoa powder, three kinds of chocolate, and a hint of sourdough tang, they’re pure chocolate bliss in every bite.
Maple Pecan Sourdough Oatmeal Cookies
These maple pecan sourdough oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy, and full of cozy fall flavor. With nutty pecans, maple sweetness, and a buttery glaze, they’re the perfect treat for cool days and coffee breaks.
Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies
These sourdough chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and full of rich, buttery flavor. Made with sourdough discard or active starter, they’re quick to mix, easy to love, and disappear from the cookie jar in no time.
Sourdough Oatmeal Chocolate Chip cookies
Sourdough oatmeal chocolate chip cookies blend hearty oats, rich chocolate, and a hint of tangy sourdough for the ultimate feel-good cookie. They’re perfectly balanced with chewy centers, crisp edges, and a flavor that feels like pure comfort.
Sourdough Breakfast Recipes
Start the day right with these sourdough breakfast favorites. From pillowy cinnamon rolls to tasty waffles and English muffins, these recipes taste like a slow morning even when life’s busy. Most of them can be made ahead or frozen, so doubling your batch means an easy, homemade breakfast any day of the week.
Sourdough Discard Banana Bread
This easy sourdough discard banana bread is soft, moist, and full of sweet banana flavor with a hint of sourdough tang. Made with simple pantry ingredients and topped with a glossy golden syrup glaze, it’s the kind of recipe you’ll make again and again. Perfect for using up ripe bananas and sourdough discard in the most delicious way.
Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
These sourdough cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and swirled with buttery cinnamon-sugar filling for the ultimate cozy bake. Made with a rich sourdough dough and finished with gooey caramel sauce and creamy frosting, they’re the kind of treat that makes any morning feel special. Perfect for weekends, holidays, or just because.
Sourdough Discard Waffles
These no-wait sourdough discard waffles are light, crisp, and so easy to make. They come together in minutes using 200g of sourdough discard for a quick, delicious way to use up starter. Perfect for busy mornings, weekend breakfasts, or anytime you’re craving something cozy and homemade.
Sourdough Discard Bagels
These easy sourdough bagels are soft, chewy, and glossy on the outside with the perfect dense crumb inside. Whether you use active starter or discard with a pinch of yeast, they bake up beautifully every time. Make a double batch, top them with your favorite seeds, and stash a few in the freezer for quick, homemade breakfasts all week.
Sourdough English Muffins
These sourdough English muffins are soft, tangy, and full of those perfect little nooks and crannies that soak up butter and jam. Made with active starter and an overnight ferment for that classic sourdough flavor, they’re easier to make than you think and absolutely worth it.
Sourdough Apple Cinnamon Rolls
These sourdough apple cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with tender apples, buttery cinnamon sugar, and a gooey caramel base. A golden streusel topping adds the perfect crunch. They’re cozy, comforting, and make your kitchen smell like pure fall happiness.
Recipe Tips for Baking (and Doubling!) Sourdough Recipes
If you’re planning to make a double batch of any of these recipes, a few simple tips can help you get the best results every time.
Start with a strong starter: You want your sourdough starter at its bubbly best before mixing a bigger batch of dough. If you’ve never baked in bulk before, I’ve shared some handy tricks in how to make multiple loaves of sourdough at once, which makes the whole process a breeze.
Store it properly: Fresh sourdough is hard to beat, but storing it properly makes all the difference. I have a guide for how to store sourdough bread where I share simple ways to keep your loaves soft and fresh. And if you’re planning to make lots of extras, you'll want to check out how to freeze sourdough bread, and how to refresh frozen loaves.
Freeze dough for later: Got more dough than you can bake today? Freeze it! Whether it’s a classic loaf or your favorite pizza base, freezing sourdough bread dough and freezing sourdough pizza dough are total game changers. You’ll thank yourself next time a pizza or fresh sourdough bread craving hits!
Keep your freezer stash organized: Label your dough or bread before freezing with the date and type. Trust me, it’s so easy to forget what’s what once everything’s frosty.
Always make extra: Once you get in the habit of doubling recipes, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner. Having an extra loaf (or a few buns) tucked away means fresh sourdough is never far away.
