Looking for a quick sourdough recipe that can be made the night before and served the next day? Look no further! These overnight sourdough recipes are completed from prep to plate in just an hour or two.
Overnight sourdough recipes come in handy when you want a moist, flavorful meal or recipe without the long fermentation time. By fermenting sourdough for a short period of time (even overnight), you will obtain the nutritional benefits.
Some of these recipes require yeast, baking soda, or baking powder to help them rise as they rely on sourdough discard. Others simply require a bulk fermentation within the fridge and do not need extra leavening products to help assist with rising.
Many of these recipes within this overnight sourdough roundup call for a bulk fermentation period. This means the dough is fermented overnight in a cooler place to avoid over fermentation.
Alternatively, you will find some recipes can come together in under a few hours while resting overnight on the counter. Be sure to pay attention to where the bulk fermentation is occurring. And if you need to learn how to make a sourdough starter, I can teach you!
What is bulk fermentation?
Bulk fermentation is the longest fermentation time a baked good may have. It often occurs within the refrigerator, though it can be completed on the countertop if the temperature of the room is not too hot (causing the dough to over ferment). Additionally, the bulk fermentation allows flavors to develop at a slower pace without over fermenting dough.
What is sourdough discard?
Sourdough discard is the active sourdough culture removed during the ‘maintenance’ phase of a sourdough starter. Once a sourdough starter is made, it is the portion which is removed from the sourdough starter and can be used within recipes. Because of this, we call the removed portion ‘discard’.
Can you let sourdough discard rise on the counter overnight?
Provide conditions are right (ie not too hot, dough needs to rise longer / not doubled in size yet), sourdough discard can rise on the counter overnight. Once discard is combined with other ingredients (to form a dough or base for a sourdough recipe), it will continue to work with the other flours to rise.
Is it ok to let dough rise overnight?
Dough can rise on the counter overnight, as long as the temperature is right. The recipes below call for an overnight bulk fermentation period – some of which occur on the counter and others within the refrigerator. Finally, see the recipes below to understand more about what dough should sit on the counter overnight vs. in the fridge.
1. Cinnamon Crunch Bagel Panera Copycat
Requiring an overnight bulk fermentation, this cinnamon crunch sourdough bagel is an ‘any time of day delight’! With a crunch cinnamon sugar topping and a chewy interior, this sourdough bagel recipe gives Panera Bread a run for its money.
2. Sourdough Pizza Crust
If your sourdough starter is fed, enjoy this sourdough pizza in three hours or less (or it allow to ferment overnight for a stronger sourdough flavor).
This is the perfect beginner sourdough recipe which will have your family asking for more. (Plus, the benefits of sourdough fermentation reduce the carb coma often felt after consuming a surplus of carbs at one time!).
3. Sourdough French Toast Casserole (With Cream Cheese)
Allow this sourdough french toast casserole to soak overnight for an easy breakfast in the morning. Simply pop in the oven and enjoy the day within the hour!
4. Jalapeno Cheddar Sourdough Bread
Spice up your next sourdough bread recipe with jalapeños and sharp cheddar cheese. Prepare this bread during the day and cook it the next morning after a cold overnight proof in the refrigerator. Serve toasted, with eggs or even dipped in soup.
5. Sourdough Sticky Buns
Sourdough sticky buns elevate sourdough cinnamon rolls to a new level. These sticky buns are a match made in heaven of cinnamon rolls, decadent caramel sauce and pecans. Allow the dough to ferment overnight and enjoy the sticky buns in the morning or brunch!
6. Sourdough Pasta
Made with three ingredients (eggs, sourdough discard, flour), this sourdough pasta could not be easier. Use after chilling overnight or 30 minutes after mixing. Not only is this budget friendly, but you will never have to run out of pasta again!
7. Overnight Sourdough Pancakes
These thick and fluffy sourdough pancakes are the perfect way to kick off breakfast. By combining the ingredients together the night prior to enjoying, these slightly tangy pancakes are perfect when topped with maple syrup.
8. Sourdough Sandwich Bread
If you are looking to replace sandwich bread (aka white bread) and convert your family to sourdough, try this bread! It is a classic, basic recipe which produces a loaf which both toasts well or eaten as a base for your next sandwich.
9. Skillet Sourdough Fry Bread
Sourdough fry bread is the perfect base for dinner or dessert. It reminds me of elephant ears though it can be made sweet or savory! Top with savory items like beef, beef, tomatoes and lettuce or sweet like honey and cinnamon.
10. Sourdough Bread (Gluten Free and Vegan)
Gluten free sourdough bread is possible! This recipe has combines a base of gluten free flours including: potato flour, quinoa flour, sweet rice flour, brown rice flour, oat flour and xanthan gum. The gluten free sourdough bread has a delicate crumb and tastes great toasted or plain with butter!
11. Overnight Sourdough Waffles
One of the most used kitchen utensils we have within our home is a waffle iron. And it’s for a good reason! Sourdough waffles (and pancakes) are a great way to get rid of excess sourdough starter, plus they are easy to make. Add a little tang to your breakfast with these waffles.
12. Buckwheat Flour Sourdough Bread (Gluten Free)
Another twist on sourdough bread comes in the form of buckwheat flour. This non traditional sourdough bread loaf is also gluten free! After a bulk overnight fermentation, this bread tastes slightly nutty and has the tangy flavor of sourdough bread, too.
13. Sourdough BBQ Pizza Crust
If you enjoy the taste of BBQ chicken, consider putting it on this sourdough pizza crust. This pizza crust is thin, though it does not break when toppings are added.
14. Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
Delightfully soft and pillowy, these sourdough cinnamon rolls topped with a cream cheese frosting will melt in your mouth. Enjoy for breakfast, dessert and a simple treat any time of the year.
15. Sourdough Apple Cake
This sourdough apple cake is both moist and fluffy. It topped with a buttery crumble which is absolutely divine. For other options to enjoy this year round, swap out your favorite fruit to fit the season you are in. By allowing it to ferment overnight in the fridge, the flavors will continue to develop.
16. Overnight Sourdough Muffins
Sourdough muffins are another easy way to meal prep the night prior to serving a baked good. Start by stirring together the base (flour, water, sourdough starter) and allow to sit overnight. The following morning, stir if your mix-ins to enjoy easy overnight sourdough muffins in a flash!
17. Blueberry Pancakes (Dairy Free)
Overnight sourdough pancakes are the next best thing. Due to fermenting overnight, these are slightly tangy and easy to digest. And better yet, they will have a burst of blueberry in each bite. (Plus, these sourdough pancakes are dairy free!)
What is your favorite overnight sourdough recipe? Do not forget to share these overnight sourdough recipes when you make them!
