If you’ve never made sourdough discard bagels at home, this is the recipe that will change that. These bagels are soft on the inside with that perfect chewy crust, and the best part—they can be made in just one day using sourdough discard and a little yeast.
After testing so many versions, this one is truly simple and dependable. You can prep ahead or bake the same day, and there’s no second rise needed. Once you have the base recipe, you can create all kinds of flavors—these are my top 5 favorites that you’ll come back to again and again.
Top 5 Sourdough Discard Bagels 🥯
Sourdough Discard Bagels
Quick and easy bagel recipe that uses your sourdough discard
These are the simplest bagels you will ever make! They are made with just a few ingredients, including your sourdough discard. Once you have tried these, it's hard to imagine buying store bought bagels ever again.
Soft and delicious fall bagels made with pumpkin puree and sourdough discard. Pumpkin bagels ae perfect for the autumn season and have a delightful balance of sweetness and spice. They make a great breakfast or snack option, especially toasted with cream cheese.
These bagel bombs are what spring dreams are made of. These LARGE, delicious, soft, and flavorful bagel bombs are not only impressive, but simple! These can be made in a couple of hours using commercial yeast and sourdough discard and stuffed with your favorite strawberry cream cheese. These are the perfect weekend breakfast or after school snack.
Funfetti mini bagels are a fun and colorful twist on traditional bagels, perfect for breakfast or a special snack! This is a special variation of my very popular sourdough discard everything bagels.
Hi, I’m Courtney! 👋 Wild for Jesus, my husband and our 3 babies. We homeschool, hike and have learned to grow food in a tiny backyard. My goal is to help you find joy and be productive wherever you are and make sourdough a little less scary.
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