15 From-Scratch Sourdough Bread Recipes for Thanksgiving Brunch

Every Thanksgiving morning at our house is a little chaotic, and I'm usually trying to get a head start on dinner while sneaking in brunch. These 15 from-scratch sourdough bread recipes are some of my go-to brunch favorites for holiday mornings. They're comforting sourdough bakes that everyone can grab and enjoy while the day unfolds.

If you've got a starter on the counter or some discard in the fridge, this is your sign to use it. I hope these sourdough brunch ideas bring a little warmth and sweetness to your Thanksgiving morning-just like they do in our home.

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• Double Chocolate Sourdough Babka
• Sourdough Swedish Cardamom Buns
• Soft Sourdough Crescent Rolls
• Sourdough Jumbo Chocolate Rolls
• Mini Sourdough Walnut Rolls
• Sourdough Cinnamon Babka
• Sourdough Cinnamon Swirl Bread
• Brioche Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
• Fluffy Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls
• Sourdough Apple Cinnamon Roll Roses
• Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Bagels
• Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Pumpkin Spice
• Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls With Pecans and Maple Syrup
• Sourdough Cinnamon Brown Sugar Bread

Double Chocolate Sourdough Babka

A rich, swirled loaf made with soft sourdough brioche-style dough and a double chocolate filling. This babka highlights the deep flavor of sourdough and layers of semi-sweet chocolate, offering a tender crumb and beautiful marbled interior.

Sourdough Swedish Cardamom Buns

These Sourdough Swedish Cardamom Buns are soft, buttery, and filled with cozy flavors of cinnamon and cardamom-just right for fall baking recipes. I twisted them into pretty little knots and brushed them with a warm vanilla-sugar glaze that makes them shiny and extra delicious.

Soft Sourdough Crescent Rolls

These Sourdough Crescent Rolls are one of my favorite homemade sourdough roll recipes. They're soft, buttery, and made with an enriched dough that's full of flavor and gently fermented overnight. 

Sourdough Jumbo Chocolate Rolls

These Sourdough Jumbo Chocolate Rolls are made with sourdough dough and a chocolate filling. They are rolled, baked, and drizzled with heavy cream. You can also add cream cheese frosting if desired.

Mini Sourdough Walnut Rolls

These Mini Sourdough Walnut Rolls are one of those traditional recipes with a twist that brings comfort and joy to my kitchen. I use my go-to sourdough brioche dough, which gives them a soft, rich texture.

Sourdough Cinnamon Babka

This Sourdough Cinnamon Babka is a cozy homemade treat that's perfect for weekend baking. It's soft, buttery, and filled with warm cinnamon flavor, but not too sweet. Made with sourdough starter instead of commercial yeast, the dough rises overnight, which gives it great flavor and makes it easier to handle.

Sourdough Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Sourdough Cinnamon Swirl Bread fills your kitchen with the smell of fresh baking. This sourdough version has a soft, slightly rich texture and a sweet cinnamon swirl in every bite. It's naturally leavened with no commercial yeast. You can bake it as a round loaf or use a loaf pan for a neater look. It takes some care to get the swirl just right, but the result is definitely worth it.

Brioche Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

These Brioche Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls are soft, rich, and full of sweet cinnamon flavor. The dough is light and fluffy, filled with a gooey cinnamon sugar mix, and topped with smooth cream cheese frosting. They're perfect for a special breakfast or when you want to treat family and friends. You can also prep them the night before and bake them fresh in the morning.

Fluffy Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls

Fluffy Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls are a great way to use up extra starter. They come out soft, fluffy, and filled with a sweet cinnamon mix that fills your kitchen with the best smell while they bake. You don't even need frosting-these rolls are tasty enough just as they are.

Sourdough Apple Cinnamon Roll Roses

These Sourdough Apple Cinnamon Roll Roses are a fun and eye-catching twist on a classic. Made with apple and cinnamon, they're soft, flavorful, and shaped to look like roses. Perfect for any special occasion or when you want to serve something a little extra, they're as tasty as they are beautiful.

Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Bagels

The warm spice of cinnamon and the sweetness of raisins come together perfectly in these Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin Bagels, giving you a chewy, flavorful bite that's great any time of day.

Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Pumpkin Spice

These Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Pumpkin Spice are soft, gently spiced, and made with real pumpkin for added flavor. The long rise gives the rolls a better texture and richer taste. The recipe includes both cup and gram measurements to suit your preferred way of baking.

Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls With Pecans and Maple Syrup

As the weather cools, these overnight Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls with Pecans and Maple Syrup are a great way to bring warm, seasonal flavor into your kitchen. With a soft dough, toasted pecans, and a hint of maple, they're ideal for a slow morning or a weekend bake. This recipe keeps things simple and lets you prep ahead so you can enjoy fresh rolls with minimal effort the next day.

Sourdough Cinnamon Brown Sugar Bread

This Sourdough Cinnamon Sugar Bread is an easy twist on the classic swirl bread. Instead of shaping swirls, the cinnamon sugar is mixed right into the dough, so every slice is full of flavor. It's simple to make and packed with warm, sweet taste from edge to edge.