15+ Sourdough Recipes for Christmas Brunch

These 15+ sourdough recipes are ideal for your Christmas brunch - as a sourdough baker, of course, sourdough is always present at every gathering. Every holiday, I make sourdough bread using both my active starter and sourdough discard.

Here are my best sourdough recipes that are delicious to serve and add that warm, homemade touch to your Christmas brunch table. You'll find sweet and savory sourdough ideas, so there's something here for everyone.

Check out my list of 10 Festive Christmas Sourdough Baking Ideas and 15+ Homemade Sourdough Recipes for Edible Christmas Gifts.

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• Sourdough Hand Pies With Spinach and Feta Cheese
• Soft Sourdough Crescent Rolls
• Sourdough Brioche Bread
• Mini Sourdough Walnut Rolls
• Soft Sourdough Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls
• Sourdough Dutch Baby Pancake
• Austrian Sourdough Sweet Rolls (Sourdough Buchteln)
• Sourdough Scones with Raspberry and White Chocolate
• Sourdough Jumbo Chocolate Rolls
• Sourdough Swedish Cardamom Buns
• Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls
• Brioche Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
• Simplified Sourdough Croissants
• Sourdough Bomboloni Doughnuts
• Sourdough Banana Pancakes With Discard
• Sourdough Discard Blueberry and Lemon Quick Bread
• Sourdough Discard Blueberry Muffins Without Milk
• Sourdough Kaiserschmarrn Recipe (Austrian Shredded Pancake)

Sourdough Hand Pies With Spinach and Feta Cheese

Using sourdough discard, these Sourdough Hand Pies With Spinach and Feta Cheese are filled with spinach and feta for a flavorful, flaky bite. Easy to prep ahead, they make a great appetizer or snack for family and guests.

Soft Sourdough Crescent Rolls

These Sourdough Crescent Rolls are made with an enriched dough that ferments overnight, giving them a soft, light texture and rich flavor. The dough is rolled into crescents and baked until golden, creating tender, buttery rolls perfect for any meal.

Sourdough Brioche Bread

This Sourdough Brioche Bread is made with a soft, slightly sweet dough that has a mild sourdough flavor. Light and fluffy, it's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or sandwiches, offering all the richness of brioche without being overpowering.

Mini Sourdough Walnut Rolls

Mini Sourdough Walnut Rolls feature a rich, buttery sourdough brioche dough filled with a nutty, spiced walnut mixture. Bite-sized and flavorful, these rolls are perfect for a snack, dessert, or adding a sweet touch to any meal.

Soft Sourdough Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

These soft, pillowy rolls have a subtle nutty flavor, with the Soft Sourdough Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls providing a perfect addition to any meal, ideal for sandwiches or serving fresh from the oven.

Sourdough Dutch Baby Pancake

This fluffy, oven-baked treat gets its lift from sourdough discard, with the Sourdough Dutch Baby Pancake delivering a crisp edge and soft center, ready in under an hour and easy to top however you like.

Austrian Sourdough Sweet Rolls (Sourdough Buchteln)

Soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet, these Austrian Sourdough Sweet Rolls feature a tender sourdough brioche dough that bakes into individual rolls with a golden crust. The Austrian Sourdough Sweet Rolls (Sourdough Buchteln) come together easily and have a rich, buttery texture that holds up well for serving warm or room temperature.

Sourdough Scones with Raspberry and White Chocolate

These Sourdough Scones with Raspberry and White Chocolate feature tender, flaky scones filled with sweet white chocolate and juicy raspberry pieces. The sourdough adds a subtle depth to the dough, giving a soft interior and a lightly golden exterior.

Sourdough Jumbo Chocolate Rolls

The dough is rolled, filled with chocolate, and baked into gooey, satisfying Sourdough Jumbo Chocolate Rolls that pull apart easily and highlight the rich chocolate layers.

Sourdough Swedish Cardamom Buns

The dough is shaped into knots, filled with cinnamon and cardamom, and finished with a vanilla-sugar glaze to create aromatic, flavorful Sourdough Swedish Cardamom Buns that are perfect for baking.

Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls

Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls are my favorite way to use up extra sourdough discard, and they never disappoint! These rolls are soft, fluffy, and packed with a sweet cinnamon filling that makes the house smell amazing while they bake. The best part? You don't even need to frost them - they're delicious enough all on their own!

Brioche Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Made with a rich, airy dough and a gooey cinnamon sugar filling, Brioche Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls balance a subtle sourdough flavor with sweetness. Finished with cream cheese frosting, these rolls bake into a tender, pull-apart treat that can also be prepared ahead with an overnight rise.

Simplified Sourdough Croissants

These Simplified Sourdough Croissants use a straightforward lamination method to create layered, buttery dough. The recipe focuses on easy steps to make classic croissants without complicated techniques.

Sourdough Bomboloni Doughnuts

These Sourdough Bomboloni Doughnuts are made with a soft, airy sourdough dough that fries up into golden, pillowy doughnuts. Filled with your choice of jam or cream, they offer the classic European bomboloni experience with a light sourdough flavor.

Sourdough Banana Pancakes With Discard

These Sourdough Banana Pancakes with Discard combine ripe bananas and sourdough discard into a batter that cooks into thick, tender pancakes. Naturally sweet and lightly textured, they hold their shape well on the pan and are easy to serve for a quick breakfast or brunch.

Sourdough Discard Blueberry and Lemon Quick Bread

This Sourdough Discard Blueberry and Lemon Quick Bread blends sourdough discard with fresh blueberries and lemon zest, creating a moist, flavorful loaf. It bakes into a tender crumb with bursts of fruit and a subtle citrus note, making it easy to slice and enjoy as a snack or breakfast treat.

Sourdough Discard Blueberry Muffins Without Milk

These Sourdough Discard Blueberry Muffins Without Milk turn sourdough discard into tender, moist muffins packed with blueberries. Made with just six basic ingredients, they're simple to mix and bake, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack

Sourdough Kaiserschmarrn Recipe (Austrian Shredded Pancake)

This Sourdough Kaiserschmarrn turns the classic Austrian shredded pancake into a light, airy treat with a subtle sourdough flavor. The batter cooks into soft, golden pieces that are perfect for tossing with powdered sugar or your favorite toppings.