The clever carrot

This easy, homemade sourdough bread recipe is best for both beginners and seasoned bakers alike. It's made with 5 simple ingredients: bread flour, active sourdough starter, water, salt and olive oil (which makes the interior crumb incredibly light and plush!). Follow my step-by-step recipe instructions and videos, and you'll get the best, fresh homemade sourdough bread rival to any commercial bakery. You can do it!

An easy, one-bowl recipe for fluffy, homemade sourdough pancakes using leftover sourdough discard. The batter can be made overnight or on the same day- it's takes less than 10 minutes to do!

These soft, overnight sourdough cinnamon rolls are the perfect weekend or holiday treat! Made with a luscious sweet dough and a not-too-sweet cinnamon filing, they are guaranteed to be a huge hit.

Adapted from Ina Garten's classic carrot cake, this version gets a quick upgrade with leftover sourdough discard and fragrant chai spice. I grate the carrots in advance, skip the walnuts and raisins, and bake the cake one day before serving.

An update for sourdough bread: a beginner's guide.

Made with tangy sourdough discard, sharp cheddar cheese and scallions this easy, no-roll buttery biscuit recipe bakes up in just 25 minutes! If you prefer a plain biscuit, just omit the inclusions.

A moist and fluffy apple cake recipe made with butter, light brown sugar, sourdough starter (active or sourdough discard!) and a buttery, crumble topping. Make it now, or ferment overnight in the fridge to maximize flavor and digestibility. For best results, use an 8-inch springform pan for height and volume.

A delicious and easy recipe for country sourdough with walnuts and raisins. Can be made in advance. Great for beginners.

A delicious and diverse collection of sourdough discard recipes from best-selling cookbook author Emilie Raffa. Includes recipes for pancakes, muffins, cakes, quick breads, and even homemade pasta!