Valentine’s Day is a celebration of all things love, and there’s no food I love more than sourdough. That’s why I put together this roundup of The Best Sourdough Recipes for Valentine’s Day. From the sweet and indulgent to the homemade dinner favorites for a quiet night in, you’ll find something for you in this list.
Sourdough baking can feel intimidating, but these recipes are approachable and rewarding, with plenty of options to suit every kind of celebration. Start your day off with something simple and sweet like these Sourdough Berry Donut Fritters. Enjoy some fresh sourdough pasta for dinner, and for dessert, try these Sourdough Sugar Cookies. They are kid-friendly and fun to decorate, plus they taste delicious!
Whatever your plans this Valentine’s Day, every bite of these sourdough favorites are guaranteed to make Valentine’s Day extra special.
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Family Fun: Heart-shaped sourdough discard pizza is a festive, low-stress dinner, perfect for a “quiet night in!”
Crowd Pleaser: Strawberry chocolate muffins are quick, easy and features the ultimate strawberry/chocolate duo for Valentine’s!
Sweet Treat: It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without my Sourdough Sugar Cookies. Extra buttercream please!
Why You’ll Love These Recipes for Valentine’s Day
100% Sourdough& Discard Options – This list is made up of a mix of 100% sourdough recipes like this Strawberry Sourdough Bread and discard recipes like this Chocolate Cobbler with Sourdough Discard. There’s something on this list for every baker, no matter how much time you have to spend!
Sourdough Dessert – Sourdough doesn’t have to just be reserved for savory recipes (although we love those too!). Using fresher or newer discard gives a mellow flavor without waste. Plus, sourdough discard pairs so well with fruit, like in these Strawberry Sourdough Rolls that can be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert!
Strawberry Favorites – There’s just something about Valentine’s Day that begs for strawberries, and this list delivers! Favorites like my Strawberry Sourdough Bread and these quick and easy Strawberry Chocolate Sourdough Muffins are perfect for the whole season of love.
These no-chill sourdough sugar cookies are easy to roll and cut, and bake up soft and tender every time. They’re perfect for decorating with buttercream or icing and are a favorite in our house, especially for baking and decorating with kids.
Rich, chocolatey red velvet sourdough cinnamon rolls are the perfect way to start your weekend. Red velvet rolls are soft, tender and made with 100% natural yeast sourdough. Fill them with a chocolate cinnamon-roll-style filling and chocolate chips before baking and drizzling with a creamy icing.
A large sourdough sugar cookie spread with creamy citrusy frosting and topped with fresh fruit – you're going to love this sourdough fruit pizza. Serve it for a gathering or make and enjoy with friends. It's the perfect summer dessert!
This soft and fluffy mixed berry sourdough focaccia is the perfect way to celebrate summer’s best fruit. A swirl of homemade berry compote is layered into the dough, topped with fresh berries, and finished with a drizzle of sweet vanilla glaze the whole family will love.
Sweet strawberry sourdough bread is made with dehydrated strawberries and white chocolate for the most delicious strawberry-flavored sourdough loaf. This is an easy, crowd-pleasing sourdough loaf that is sure to impress and delight your whole family.
This easy and delicious sourdough pizza dough recipe gives you Neapolitan-style pizza staright out of your home oven. Made with 100% natural yeast, it has a crisp and chewy crust that is perfect for pizza night!
Crispy edges and a soft middle this chocolate strawberry sourdough focaccia is the perfect sourdough treat. A rich chocolate dough filled with chocolate chips and strawberries, you're going to love this show-stopper focaccia bread.
Rich, fudgy and full of chocolate flavor, these sourdough chocolate cupcakes are decadant and delicious. Perfect for any chocolate-lover or a special birthday celebration, you will love the moisture from the sourdough discard and the swirl of chocolate frosting on top.
Delicious bite-sized berry donut fritters made with a sourdough batter, fried and drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze. Quick and easy, the whole family will love munching on these sourdough berry donut fritters.
Light, fluffy and studded with chocolate, this chocolate chip sourdough brioche is a cramique-style brioche that is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for tearing and sharing, this recipe makes two small loaves of sourdough brioche.
Rich nutella sourdough babka is stuffed with nutella and chocolate streusel and wrapped up in super soft, buttery babka dough. This is the perfect sourdough bake for a special occasion.
This Chocolate Croissant Sourdough Bread is a rich, croissant-style sourdough loaf made with cocoa powder, grated butter, and chocolate chips. It bakes up soft and buttery with tender layers and pockets of melted chocolate throughout. Easier than traditional croissants, this sourdough loaf is perfect for slicing, toasting, and turning into a special breakfast or brunch bake.
Sweet strawberry filling and fresh lime zest and juice combine to make the most delicious sourdough scones. If you're looking for a sweet and tart scone recipe, you've got to try these strawberry lime sourdough scones.
Sweet berries bake down in this flaky sourdough pie crust resulting in the most delicious sourdough berry pie. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy this sweet and flaky dessert the whole family will love.
This sourdough strawberry shortcake is sweet, light, tender and uses up some of that sourdough discard you are constantly producing as a sourdough baker. Welcome summer and create lasting memories by making this sourdough strawberry shortcake your new summertime tradition.
This chocolate cobbler is a rich, fudgy dessert that is perfect served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Made with sourdough discard, chocolate chips and a bunch of easy ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, this is an easy weeknight treat or splurge for your weekend!
Sweet strawberry rolls, filled with fresh strawberry filling and topped with cream cheese icing and fresh strawberries, these sweet strawberry rolls are incredible. You will love serving these for breakfast or a special brunch. They are sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy!!
Chocolate Sourdough Bread is dangerously delicious! Bloomed cocoa powder and chocolate chips make this bread rich and full chocolatey goodness. I love the addition of the melty chocolate chips with the tender crumb. This is no ordinary chocolate sourdough – it's a chocolate lover's dream come true.
Rich, fudgy and full of chocolate flavor and sourdough discard, these are the best Double Chocolate Sourdough Muffins! You'll love them for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack.
Looking for a Valentine’s Day bake without sourdough? My kids’ favorite sugar cookie recipe is still this non-sourdough recipe for the Best Ever Sugar Cookies. It’s based on the recipe my mom used every year for Valentine’s Day to make her special heart-shaped cookies (complete with pink frosting and a white border).
And for more Valentine’s Day inspired bakes, try these Fresh Strawberry Scones or these Strawberry Lemonade Bars. There’s just something about strawberries on Valentine’s Day that feels right! My top favorite strawberry bake has to be this Strawberry Buttermilk Cake – it’s got delicious jammy strawberries and a tender cake. Yum!
If you’re in the mood for something chocolatey instead, then start your special day with this Chocolate Puff Oven Pancake. It’s the perfect special treat to celebrate a day of love!
If you try any of these Valentine’s Day Recipes or any other recipe on my website leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Happy Baking!
