10 Sourdough Discard Recipes for Winter Holidays

It's almost Turkey day, and I've got a jar of starter calling to me as well as five bags of apples, four types of pie spice, three pounds of Anjou, two sugar replacements, and a box of organic ginger, so.. it's off to Pinterest we go! Whether you've got discarded sourdough starter or rested starter dough waiting for a good recipe, there's a bounty of delicious ways to use it this Thanksgiving. So, sourdough Thanksgiving recipes, here we come!

1) Sourdough Pie Crust by Little Spoon Farm

This chill-ahead pie crust is simple to make, needs only 6 ingredients including 1/2 cup of your sourdough discard, and has raving reviews. One baker writes that they substituted vodka for the vinegar, making the recipe gluten-free. Bon apetit!

2) Sourdough Cornbread Recipe by Back To Our Roots

If you gotta have cornbread, try this recipe, which uses 1/2 cup of starter or discard and 1 cup of cornmeal. Bake it up in your cast iron skillet for a rustic treat.

Cornbread is a great side dish served with honey butter, or you can bake it a day ahead and make cornbread stuffing with the slightly stale, crusty bread.

3) Walnut Cranberry Holiday Loaf Recipe by The Perfect Loaf

If you want to just make a regular loaf of sourdough with a holiday twist, try this colorful walnut cranberry bread. This dough needs a day of preparation but is worth it.

4) Sourdough Rolls by Tastes of Lizzy T

Using yeast to help quicken the process, these rolls are less tangy than other sourdough delicacies and are quite delicious. I like this recipe because it doesn't take a ton of prep work, eliminating fridge time to hasten the transition from bubbly starter to freshly baked bread ready for the table.

5) Sourdough Hawaiian Rolls by The Herbeevore

If your family loves the flavor of Hawaiian dinner rolls, this no-knead recipe is perfectly sweet and delicious fresh-baked, or days after the feast.

6) Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies by Two Pink Peonies

A faithful crowd-pleaser, these cookies are a simple way to use your discard while making your home smell great and putting a smile on every guest's face.

7) Pumpkin Bread by Super Golden Bakes

This adorable loaf is easily shaped like a pumpkin with kitchen twine! Basically, you're making a loaf of dough and allowing it to rise overnight. Then, fold in your pumpkin and bake. I mean, read the recipe, of course! This loaf can be baked in advance for an impressive hostess gift, as well.

8) Sourdough Cobbler by Fermenting for Foodies

Who doesn't love a versatile recipe? Use any fruit you have on hand for this one, making it a wonderful recipe to have on hand for gardeners.

9) Lemon Honey Buns by Then Feed Them

Stuffed with cream cheese and lemon preserves, these biscuits are creamy, tangy, sweet, and highly addictive.

10) Pear Ginger Quick Bread by On The Move In The Galley

Almost forgot about that box of ginger! This is a great gift bread if you've got time to let it chill for a day and wrap it, as well.

I hope you've found some inspiration for your Turkey Day feast. Happy Holidays!