The Best Sourdough Valentine's Day Recipes

February 9, 2026 | By Amy If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation.

Looking for things you can make with sourdough starter for Valentine’s Day? This collection of sourdough recipes features sweet breakfast ideas and decadent desserts perfect for celebrating love at home. Whether you are baking for a partner or treating yourself, these Valentine’s Day sourdough recipes turn simple ingredients into something special.

Four photos that show things you can make with sourdough starter for Valentines Day.


 
Sourdough Red Velvet Waffles
5 from 1 vote
Sourdough red velvet waffles are a fun, delicious way to use up sourdough starter discard. Made with cocoa powder, buttermilk, and just a hint of sourdough, these waffles are crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Finished with a rich cream cheese glaze, every bite tastes like dessert for breakfast. Make them right away or let the batter ferment overnight for even deeper flavor. Simple to make and perfect for Valentine’s Day!
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Sourdough red velvet waffles recipe.
Sourdough Linzer Cookies
4.67 from 3 votes
Sourdough Linzer cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They are quick and easy to make with sourdough discard.
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Sourdough Linzer cookies recipe.
Sourdough Brownies Recipe
4.98 from 751 votes
Sourdough brownies are super rich and fudgy with thick, gooey centers and shiny crackly tops. A chocolate lovers dream come true!
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Overhead view of sourdough brownies, cut into squares.
Sourdough Crepes Recipe
4.98 from 81 votes
This recipe for sourdough crepes makes the most delicate, french-style pancake with the perfect crispy edges. Serve them stuffed with sweet or savory fillings for a delicious breakfast!
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Sourdough crepes on a plate with nutella and berries.
Sourdough Berry Sweet Rolls
5 from 55 votes
A simple, homemade recipe for soft sourdough sweet rolls made with sourdough starter, mixed berries and a lemon glaze.
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A berry sourdough sweet roll on a plate.
Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
4.95 from 843 votes
Learn how to make sourdough chocolate chip cookies at home with your sourdough discard the easy way! These bakery style cookies are soft, thick and chewy. Loaded with chocolate chips in every bite!
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Sourdough chocolate chip cookies in a bowl.
Sourdough Strawberry Shortcake
5 from 6 votes
Sourdough strawberry shortcake is both delicious and incredibly simple to make without spending hours in the kitchen!
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Sourdough strawberry shortcake on a plate.
Sourdough Pop Tarts Recipe
4.97 from 225 votes
Sourdough Pop Tarts are so easy to make with sourdough pie crust. Stuff them with your favorite fillings like strawberry jam or homemade nutella. A sweet glaze puts these pop tarts over the top!
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Sourdough Pop Tarts cut in half on a plate.
Sourdough Dutch Baby (German Pancake)
4.99 from 51 votes
This easy sourdough dutch baby bakes up puffy in just 15 minutes. It's a great recipe for using leftover sourdough discard because you can mix the batter and bake it right away for a quick and easy breakfast or dessert!
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Sourdough dutch baby in a cast iron skillet topped with berries.
Sourdough Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
4.99 from 77 votes
Sourdough thumbprint cookies are easy to make with your sourdough discard. These soft and tender cookies are topped with your favorite flavor jam and dusted with powdered sugar for a festive holiday cookie!
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Sourdough thumbprint cookies on a serving platter.
Sourdough French Toast Recipe
5 from 17 votes
Thick slices of sourdough bread, coated in a cinnamon flavored egg wash and served with butter and maple syrup.
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