Cozy Fall Sourdough Recipes
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If you're looking for the perfect fall sourdough recipes to fill your home with cozy, autumn flavors, you're in the right place! Here we'll share our favorite breads, muffins, and cakes that are filled with warm autumn spices and fruits.
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Why You'll Love These Fall Sourdough Recipes
These fall sourdough recipes are cozy, comforting, and perfect for autumn. From warm cinnamon rolls and pumpkin breads to savory sourdough favorites, there's something here for every fall craving!
- Full of fall flavors: Pumpkin, cinnamon, apples, maple, and warm spices make these recipes perfect for autumn.
- A great way to use sourdough: You can put sourdough starter or discard in just about everything, which is what I've set out to do with all of my favorite cozy recipes.
- Made with simple ingredients: These homemade sourdough recipes use wholesome, everyday ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
- Perfect for cozy mornings: Enjoy a warm loaf of sourdough bread, muffins, or cinnamon rolls with your morning coffee and eggs.
- Great for sharing: These recipes are wonderful for weekend breakfasts, family gatherings, holidays, and fall celebrations.
- Something for everyone: Whether you're looking for something sweet, savory, quick, or comforting, you'll find something you love below.
What Makes a Recipe a Fall Sourdough Recipe?
Fall recipes are all about cozy flavors, comforting textures, and ingredients that remind us of autumn (arguably everyone's favorite season). When sourdough is added to the mix, you get that delicious tangy homemade flavor along with all the warmth of fall baking that no one can resist.
Fall sourdough recipes might include seasonal fruits like apples, pears, cranberries, or pumpkin, along with warming fall spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and pumpkin pie spice. Maple syrup (my favorite!), brown sugar, pecans, and warm vanilla are also perfect for adding that cozy autumn touch you've been dreaming about all year long.
Whether it's a soft loaf of sourdough pumpkin bread, a batch of cinnamon rolls, or a savory recipe made with seasonal ingredients, these recipes are meant to be enjoyed slowly in your favorite sweater and shared with the people you love.
Sourdough Pumpkin Recipes
Nothing says fall quite like pumpkin! These fall sourdough recipes combine warm spices with the rich flavor of pumpkin for delicious breads, muffins, and cinnamon rolls that are perfect for crisp autumn mornings and holiday gatherings.
Sourdough Pumpkin Roll with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling
This sourdough pumpkin roll is made with a decadent white chocolate-cream cheese filling that's perfect for autumn!
Sourdough Pumpkin Bread with Cinnamon Sugar Topping
This sourdough pumpkin bread is filled with pumpkin puree, sourdough discard, and warm autumn spices just waiting to be shared with your friends and family, church potluck, or book club!
Sourdough Pumpkin Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel
Sourdough pumpkin muffins are the first thing my mind goes to when I think of fall sourdough recipes! They're soft, fluffy, full of pumpkin and topped with a buttery oat crumble no one can resist.
Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Sourdough pumpkin cinnamon rolls are everything you love about classic cinnamon rolls, but with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice in the dough and filling. Imagine waking up to these beauties on the first day of autumn!
Sourdough Apple Recipes
Celebrate apple season with these delicious fall sourdough recipes. These fall sourdough recipes make the most of your apple picking bounty and will put a smile on everyone's faces.
Sourdough French Apple Cake
This sourdough French apple cake recipe is unbelievably simple to make and melts in your mouth! Enjoy it as is or top with a dusting of powdered sugar or scoop of ice cream for an easy dessert everyone will love.
Sourdough Apple Pie
This homemade sourdough apple pie is made with a flaky sourdough crust filled with tender apples, maple syrup, brown sugar, and warm cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg for a cozy fall dessert everyone will love!
Sourdough Cinnamon Recipes
Warm, cozy, and filled with the comforting flavors of fall, these sourdough cinnamon recipes are perfect for chilly mornings and slow weekend baking. From sweet breads to cinnamon rolls, each recipe brings plenty of homemade goodness to the table.
Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
Nothing beats sourdough cinnamon rolls on a chilly Saturday morning! These rolls are filled with buttery cinnamon sugar and topped with a maple cream cheese glaze that's perfect for fall. If you don't have time for an overnight ferment, try our sourdough discard cinnamon rolls!
Sourdough French Toast Casserole
This sourdough French toast casserole is filled with a creamy cinnamon custard that's perfect for sharing on holiday mornings or church potlucks!
Cinnamon Swirl Sourdough Bread
This cinnamon swirl sourdough bread is just like your childhood favorite! Warm ribbons of cinnamon sugar swirled through sourdough bread that's begging to be buttered for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Sourdough Discard Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel Filling
This sourdough discard coffee cake features warm ribbons of cinnamon sugar through a buttery coffee cake that pairs perfectly with coffee, tea, breakfast, and your favorite people.
Savory Fall Sourdough Recipes
Fall isn't just the time for pumpkin swirls and dollops of cinnamon. It's the perfect time of year for warm buttered rolls, stuffing, and anything that feels espectially cozy!
Soft Sourdough Dinner Rolls
Imagine showing up to Thanksgiving dinner with a pan of soft, buttery sourdough dinner rolls instead of something out of the freezer aisle! Serve them warm with a dish of butter or stuff them with ham and cheese. If you don't have time for a long ferment, try out sourdough discard dinner rolls!
Sourdough Focaccia Bread
With a soft, airy crumb and topped with a garlic and rosemary infused olive oil, this sourdough focaccia bread is perfect for dipping in homemade tomato soup or stuffing with gooey cheese. If you don't have time for a long ferment, try our sourdough discard focaccia!
Sourdough Sandwich Bread
Sourdough sandwich bread is soft, fluffy, and perfect for sourdough grilled cheese or homemade French toast! Chekc out our sourdough discard sandwich bread if you don't have time for a long ferment.
Sourdough Stuffing
I based this sourdough stuffing off of my Nannie's famous recipe and it never disappoints! Filled with warm sourdough bread, sage, and thyme, this is one of those fall sourdough recipes that will become a family staple.
Sourdough English Muffins
Sourdough English muffins are the perfect cozy breakfast for crisp fall mornings! Slather them with butter or fill them with eggs and bacon. If you don't have time for a long ferment, try our sourdough discard English muffins!
Sourdough Ciabatta Bread
Perfect for fall picnics and cozy philly cheesesteaks, sourdough ciabatta bread is a rustic sourdough recipe that'll keep you warm all season long!
Sourdough Baguettes
If fall means soup season for you, then you must absolutely try these sourdough baguettes! They're crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and begging to be slathered with butter and dipped in chicken soup or potato soup.
Tips for Baking Sourdough in the Fall
As the weather cools, your sourdough starter and dough may behave differently than they do during the warmer months. They can become watery, struggle to rise, or take longer to peak than usual. These simple tips will help you get the best results all season long.
Keep Your Starter Warm
Cool temperatures slow down fermentation, so try to keep your sourdough starter in a warm spot between 75-80°F whenever possible. A warm environment will help your starter become bubbly and active more quickly. If your home runs cooler this time of year, try popping it on a heating pad set to low.
Expect Longer Rise Times
Don't be surprised if your dough takes longer to ferment in the fall. Depending on the temperature of your kitchen, your bulk fermentation and final proof may need extra time before the dough is ready to bake.
Watch the Dough, Not the Clock
Every kitchen is different, so use the suggested rise times as a guide rather than a rule. Look for dough that has become puffy, increased in volume, and feels light and airy before moving on to the next step.
Feed Your Starter Regularly
A healthy, active sourdough starter is the foundation of every great loaf. Regular feedings help keep your starter strong and ready whenever you're in the mood for fall baking.
FAQs about Fall Sourdough Recipes
What are the best fall sourdough recipes?
Some of the most popular fall sourdough recipes include pumpkin bread, pumpkin cinnamon rolls, apple cake, coffee cake, cinnamon swirl bread, muffins, dinner rolls, and cozy sourdough discard recipes flavored with cinnamon, maple, and pumpkin pie spice.
Can I use sourdough discard in fall recipes?
Yes! Sourdough discard works wonderfully in many fall favorites, including coffee cake, pumpkin bread, muffins, pancakes, biscuits, cookies, and other quick breads. It's an easy way to use sourdough discard while adding delicious sourdough flavor.
What fall flavors pair well with sourdough?
Pumpkin, apple, cinnamon, maple syrup, brown sugar, pecans, walnuts, cranberries, and warm baking spices all pair beautifully with sourdough. These seasonal ingredients create cozy recipes that are perfect for autumn baking.
Why does my sourdough take longer to rise in the fall?
As temperatures drop, fermentation naturally slows down. Cooler kitchens often require longer rise times than warm summer kitchens. Instead of watching the clock, look for dough that has become puffy and increased in size before shaping or baking.
What can I bake with an active sourdough starter in the fall?
An active sourdough starter is perfect for making artisan bread, sandwich bread, cinnamon rolls, pumpkin bread, English muffins, dinner rolls... really anything your heart desires!
You'll Love these Fall Sourdough Recipes!
Whether you're just getting started with sourdough or you've been baking for years, fall is the perfect time to try new cozy recipes! They'll fill your home with the beautiful scents of pumpkin, apple, and cinnamon and put something beautiful on your table to share with your favorite people. Let me know what you plan to try first in the comments! Happy baking, friends!
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