10 Festive Christmas Sourdough Baking Ideas

If you're like me and adore baking with sourdough, I have these Christmas sourdough recipes to share. I've rounded up 10 festive Christmas sourdough baking ideas that I made last year, including sourdough cookies, sourdough bread, and sourdough desserts.

I hope you find something here to serve or even give as an edible gift this Christmas.

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Sourdough Gingerbread Cookies

Christmas cookies displayed on a cloth with Christmas lights glowing softly on the side.

This Sourdough Gingerbread Cookies recipe gives a simple twist to the classic. It uses sourdough discard for added depth while keeping the familiar warm spice flavor you expect from gingerbread. Easy to make, great for sharing, and perfect if you enjoy traditional gingerbread with a little extra character.

Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies 

Freshly baked cookies with M&Ms visible on top, cooling on a wire rack.

These Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies are soft, rich, and loaded with flavor. The discard brings a slight tang that balances the sweetness, while M&Ms and chocolate chips add texture and bursts of chocolate in every bite. A simple way to use up discard and bake something everyone will enjoy.

Christmas Sourdough Scones with Raspberries and White Chocolate

Raspberry sourdough scones resting on a cooling rack, showing their golden edges and scattered raspberry pieces.

These Christmas Sourdough Scones with Raspberries and White Chocolate are soft and tender, made with sourdough discard for a balanced texture. The combination of tart raspberries and smooth white chocolate adds a fresh twist to a classic scone. Simple to make and easy to enjoy anytime.

Sourdough Christmas Cake With Dried Fruits Recipe

Christmas cake with dried fruits, being sliced to reveal its moist, fruit-studded interior.

Rich with dried fruits and warm spices, this Sourdough Christmas Cake With Dried Fruits delivers a moist, sturdy crumb without being too sweet. Using sourdough discard gives it structure and balance. It's easy to make, easy to share, and works well as dessert or a snack.

Sourdough Stollen Christmas Bread

Close-up of sourdough stollen served in a dish, showing its soft, spiced interior filled with dried fruit and nuts, and a dusting of powdered sugar on top.

Roasted hazelnuts, dried fruit, and chocolate come together in this Sourdough Stollen, wrapped in a soft, gently spiced dough. Made with sourdough discard, it's a flavorful bread that feels special without being complicated. A great choice if you want something different from the usual loaf.

Sourdough Christmas Sugar Cookies

Christmas-shaped cookies with colorful sprinkles scattered across the surface.

These Sourdough Christmas Sugar Cookies are classic cut-out cookies made with sourdough discard for a smooth, easy-to-roll dough. They hold their shape well, bake evenly, and have a buttery vanilla flavor with just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for decorating or enjoying as-is.

Christmas Cranberry Walnut Sourdough Bread

Close-up of a golden brown, freshly baked cranberry walnut bread with a crisp crust and visible bits of cranberry and walnut.

This Christmas Cranberry Walnut Sourdough Bread has a crisp crust, soft interior, and a balanced mix of tart cranberries and crunchy walnuts. Made with an active starter and simple steps, it's an easy way to bake a flavorful, bakery-style loaf at home.

Soft Sourdough Crescent Rolls

Close-up of soft, golden brown rolls with a shiny, glazed surface and fluffy texture.

Soft Sourdough Crescent Rolls are made with an enriched dough that's fermented overnight for better flavor and texture. They bake up soft and buttery with a light, tender crumb. Great on their own, with jam, or served alongside any meal.

Sourdough Discard Pretzel Bites

Sourdough discard pretzel bites on a parchment sheet.

These soft and salty sourdough discard pretzel bites are made with simple ingredients and are delicious served up warm with your favorite cheese sauce. Or try them sweet with an irresistible cinnamon sugar coating.

Quick Sourdough Discard Pretzels with Added Yeast

Sourdough discard pretzels on a parchment paper lined baking tray.

These Quick Sourdough Discard Pretzels with Added Yeast are perfect for beginners. This recipe yields sourdough discard pretzels that are golden, chewy, and not tangy at all. And it uses up sourdough discard!

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