Now that you have made a loaf of sourdough bread, the next question to answer is – what to eat sourdough bread with?! Here are creative toppings for sourdough bread, different ways to eat sourdough bread and various ways to serve sourdough bread. Rest assured, sourdough bread will never become boring!
After you have created and maintained a sourdough starter, you may be wondering what to eat your sourdough bread with! Though sourdough bread is not the only way to use your sourdough starter, it may come in handy to have different ways to jazz up your sourdough bread routine.
It is no secret we always have a loaf of sourdough bread in our home. Whether it is fresh out of the oven or recently placed in the freezer, we always have some around. It is also one of our favorite gifts to give friends and family because it is so cheap and easy to prepare. Plus, who doesn’t love a fresh loaf of sourdough bread!
We asked some of the most recognized food bloggers what their favorite toppings for sourdough bread are and their top ways to serve sourdough bread. Here are the results. We think you might enjoy them!
FAQ
Can you toast sourdough bread?
Sourdough bread can be toasted in a toaster, toaster oven, under the oven broiler or even in the air fryer! It can be slightly toasted or made into a crispier, crouton-like piece of bread depending on your preferences.
What foods go well with sourdough?
While sourdough is great on it’s own, it is wonderful when paired with other dishes like soups, salad and dips. It can even be used as a sourdough cracker or sourdough breadcrumbs or sourdough croutons (thank you, stale bread!). Sourdough can also be used as the base of a dish, like sourdough french toast casserole or a variety of bread puddings.
What kind of cheese goes well with sourdough?
While we find any cheese goes well with sourdough, something which can melt and provide an extra gooey layer is our favorite. We are big fans of sourdough grilled cheese sandwiches and also have made our sourdough loaf into a home for brie. Gouda, cheddar, American, brie, goat cheese – you name it, all cheese fits on a piece of sourdough bread in our book.
What are the best sourdough toppings?
Sourdough bread toppings come in a variety of forms. From spreads like butter, peanut butter, jam, jelly or honey to guacamole, avocado, cheese, chicken salad and even baba ganoush. The toppings for sourdough bread are endless.
What do I need to make sourdough bread?
The most important piece of making sourdough bread from scratch is having an active sourdough starter. You can make your own sourdough starter from scratch easily, buy it or get some from a friend! For basic kitchen tools, you may need:
- Flour (all purpose flour, bread flour, whole wheat flour)
- Dutch Oven
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Razor blade (for making designs and patterns within the bread)
- Banneton Basket
- A sharp kitchen knife (to slice the sourdough bread loaf)
- Storage (Freezer bag, plastic bags)
What are the health benefits of sourdough?
There are a variety of health benefits of sourdough fermentation. The fermentation process is caused by natural, good bacteria and phytic acid, helps to make the bread on the lower glycemic index. It is less likely to impact blood glucose levels and also has reduced levels of gluten when a long, bulk fermentation occurs. Plus, when it is made at home – there is no commercial yeast packets, no additives and no extra sugar snuck into the loaf like white bread found at the local grocery store!
Best Bread Toppings for Sourdough Bread
Here are the best toppings for sourdough bread. They are in no particular order!
1. Butter
Firstly, the classic topping for sourdough bread – butter! Whether it is on it’s own or paired with something sweet, like jam, butter is a great sourdough topping. And we might even recommend Kerry Gold butter if you are feeling fancy.
2. Roasted Garlic
If you haven’t roasted a whole head of garlic in the oven yet – this is your sign to try. Simply roast a whole head of garlic in the oven with olive oil. Once roasted, spread it on your toasted sourdough. Just be sure if your significant other is in the room, they try it too or else they might avoid your garlic breath!
3. Butter and Honey
Butter and honey – need we say more? It might be one of our favorite toppings for sourdough bread.
4. Homemade Ricotta Cheese
Homemade Ricotta Cheese is easy to make. Once you’ve tried this on top of your sourdough toast you’ll never go back to store-bought again!
5. Cream Cheese
Cream cheese has endless flavors and techniques – from regular spreadable cream cheese to whipped cream cheese. It is light and smooth – exactly what we want as a topping for sourdough bread.
6. Goat Cheese and Jam
Goat cheese provides a little extra ‘tang’ to any recipe. Paired with jam or jelly – and you have a perfect balance of sweet and savory in each bite.
7. Goat Cheese and Honey
Goat cheese also goes great with honey. Don’t knock it until you try it!
8. Peanut Butter (or any nut butter)
Peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter and any nut butter taste delicious on sourdough bread. Top it with some cinnamon or honey and you will have a match made in heaven. This is also great with marshmallow fluff.
9. Peanut Butter and Banana
Swap any nut butter for peanut butter and pair it with banana. Not only is this great for a sweet tooth, but the nut butter provides a little staying power with fats and protein.
10. Baba Ghanoush Hummus
Combine two of the best dips to make Baba Ghanoush Hummus! Full of deep, smoky, and roasted flavors, this healthy spread is perfect for a light lunch on sourdough!
11. Guacamole
Guacamole just takes any dish to a new level. Dip the bread or slather on a layer to your next sourdough bread slice.
12. Avocado
Elevate your next breakfast with avocado toast. Top it with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, diced onion and a balsamic drizzle for even more flavor. Avocado toast is also great with a medium boiled egg on top!
13. Cheese
Melt your favorite cheese on top of sourdough or dip the sourdough bread into a cheese spread. Our favorite cheese is Kraft American Cheese Slices, Gouda or even Brie!
14. Hummus
With the variety of hummus flavors, there are endless options to switch things up. Hummus is a great topping for sourdough bread.
15. Nutella
Need we say more? Nutella on pretty much anything fills our hearts and brings us back to childhood. Toast the bread for even more flavor – and add some chocolate sprinkles!
16. Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese and Capers
Pair any smoked fish with cream cheese and capers to have a delightfully sour and salty lunch. This is also great with smoked salmon dip.
17. Goat Cheese Crostini with Rhubarb Chutney
Toast your sourdough bread and top it with this goat cheese and rhubarb chutney. A combination made in heaven!
18. Air Fryer Honey Banana Tahini Toast
Air fryer honey banana tahini toast is the perfect healthy toast option for breakfast or a sweet mid day treat. The bananas get caramelized in the air fryer and taste delicious on sourdough bread.
19. Fig Crostini with a Cashew Cream Cheese
These vegan fig crostini are a perfect recipe to make with a delicious sourdough bread which has been sliced and toasted. A cashew cream cheese and figs make a creamy, rich and sweet combination perfect for the warm days of the year.
20. Turkey and Egg Sourdough Sandwich
This Turkey and Egg Sandwich is a lightened-up version of a classic breakfast sandwich. Made with leftover roasted turkey, avocado, and tangy sourdough bread, you are sure to feel satisfied all morning long.
21. Turkey Avocado Sourdough Panini
The trio of turkey, avocado and tomato create a great combination for a sourdough panini. Grilled to perfection, this simple twist on a panini is one you will not want to miss.
22. Onion Sourdough Sandwich
A crunchy onion sandwich made with fresh raw onion slices. The sourdough bread is toasted before being topped with cream cheese and garlic. Packs a powerful bite!
23. Sourdough Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Amplify your next grilled cheese by putting it on sourdough bread! Pairing three cheeses – gouda, parmesan and mozzarella, this is one sourdough grilled cheese sandwich you will make time and time again.
24. Tempeh Sourdough Sandwich
This flavorful smoky tempeh sandwich is an easy 15 minute lunch or dinner. With the addition of an avocado pesto, this vegan sandwich knocks it out of the park. Serve on a toasty piece of sourdough for a great crunchy sandwich.
25. Chicken Bacon Ranch Sourdough Sandwich
This sourdough sandwich is packed with crispy bacon, avocado, Monterey jack cheese, juicy chicken and drizzled in homemade ranch dressing. It is even great on a sourdough french loaf or sourdough hoagie bun.
26. Panera Bacon Avocado Melt Copycat
The new Panera Bacon Avocado Melt is worthy of the name. With applewood-smoked bacon, fresh avocado, smoked gouda, everything bagel seasoning and chipotle aioli – it is delicious on toasted Sourdough bread.
27. Asparagus and Bacon on Sourdough Toast
This really simple recipe is perfect for lazy weekend brunches. Asparagus, bacon and vine tomatoes combine to make a truly delicious topping for sourdough toast.
28. Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Fruity Fran
This copycat Chicken Salad Chick Fruity Fran is a wonderful fruity chicken salad recipe. It goes great on sourdough!
29. Wild Rice Chicken Salad with Grapes and Cashews
Wild rice chicken salad is a refreshing and versatile meal for busy days, summer picnics, and on the go lunches. It is the perfect topping for sourdough bread.
30. Easy Chickpea Salad
You will love this Easy Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe filled with mashed chickpeas, avocado, Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro and green onion. Make this sandwich vegan by leaving out the yogurt or try a vegan mayo.
31. Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Mediterranean Tuna Salad is a healthy twist on classic tuna salad. Your favorite Mediterranean ingredients like feta cheese, olives and fresh tomatoes are mixed with tuna and a Greek yogurt dill dressing. A delicious way to serve sourdough bread.
32. Smoked Mackerel Dip
With only three ingredients, this smoked mackerel dip is a nice topping for sourdough bread. With cottage cheese, smoked fish and capers, try this dip on your next lunch and you will try it again and again.
33. Smoked Salmon Dip
You know we are a fan of the Traeger over here. Next time you make smoked salmon, save a bit for some dip and spread it on sourdough. Let us know your thoughts!
34. Tomato Soup
While not a topping for sourdough bread, dunking a piece of toasty sourdough into a bowl of tomato soup is quite the combo. Make it a grilled cheese sandwich for even more staying power.
35. Egg Salad
If you have some leftover hardboiled eggs, make egg salad sandwiches. Sourdough and eggs are one topping we can not get enough of.
36. Eggs (Soft-boiled)
There is something about a soft boiled egg that tastes delicious as a topping for sourdough bread. The runny yolk is soaks right into the air pockets of the sourdough bread. Delicious!
37. Spam or Ham Salad
For those who enjoy spam or ham, try a spam salad or ham salad on your next sourdough toast. Salty and full of flavor, these will not disappoint.
38. Cottage Cheese
The cottage cheese revolution has hit this household, too. Packed with protein and a little salt – we can’t get enough of it. Whether it is whipped or whole, cottage cheese is another great topping for sourdough bread.
39. Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
If you have ever been to a restaurant which serves fresh bread with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and spices – you have to try it with sourdough! We also love this with some roasted garlic. This is a great way to rehydrate leftover sourdough bread (aka when it becomes crusty sourdough bread).
40. Roasted Red Pepper Dip
We love a good red pepper dip. Blend olive oil, salt and pepper with red peppers which have been roasted in the oven and your tastebuds will go for a wild ride.
41. Tuna Melt
Lastly, we can not forget a classic tuna melt. Serve open faced on a slice of sourdough bread, on two slices of sourdough bread to make a sandwich or on two slices of sourdough bagels.
What is your favorite topping for sourdough bread? Do not forget to share what ways you like to eat sourdough bread when you make them!
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