8 Sourdough Bread Recipes That Use a Starter

If you're starting to get into the sourdough game, you probably know by now that your starter is key. Starter is what makes homemade sourdough bread so unique, because it doesn't require commercial yeast in order to rise. A live fermented culture of flour and water, otherwise known as sourdough starter, acts as a natural leavening agent. The result? Fresh bread with a chewy texture and a crisp crust. Making sourdough bread with a starter will take longer to rise when compared to using a commercial yeast, but the results are well worth it. Plus you can use that sourdough starter discard to create more delicious recipes. Learn how to make sourdough bread with 8 of our best sourdough recipes that use a sourdough starter instead of commercial yeast.