33 whole wheat starter recipes

Sourdough onion rye bread made in a bread machine with rye flour, whole wheat, diced onions, and honey. Includes small, medium, and large loaf sizes with optional anise or caraway.

A savory sourdough bread machine loaf loaded with Parmesan, anchovies, garlic, and lemon zest. Whole wheat and bread flour give it hearty texture with a tangy, Caesar-inspired crumb.

Chewy sourdough drop cookies with whole wheat pastry flour, brown sugar, raisins, and nuts. A clever way to use sourdough discard in a quick cookie with warm nutmeg spice.

Two-day sourdough potato rye bread with molasses, cornmeal, mace, and poppy seeds. A dense, earthy loaf with an overnight starter and old-world European baking technique.

Whole-wheat sourdough applesauce cake bakes up moist and tender in a tube pan, with cinnamon, allspice, and clove warming a tangy starter-and-applesauce batter. A bundt-shaped keeper for fall.

Sourdough pancakes from an active whole wheat starter, with baking soda stirred in for tang and a tall, fluffy rise. The weekend way to put your bubbling starter to good use.

Herman wheat and honey starter: a 5-day yeast-based friendship starter made with whole wheat flour, milk, and honey. Classic American bread-sharing tradition.

Authentic pumpernickel bread with a rye flour starter, whole wheat, wheat germ, bread crumbs, and caramel for color. A 4-loaf recipe with an overnight rye starter from scratch.

Bread machine whole wheat sourdough with real starter, wheat germ, and a whisper of ginger. Tangy, crusty, and effortless with that old-world flavor baked fresh at home.

Puccia, traditional Italian olive-studded bread rolls from Puglia made with biga starter and whole wheat flour. Crusty, airy rolls with a long rise for deep flavor.

Farmer's yeast starter, the old-fashioned way. Hops, potatoes, honey, and whole wheat flour build a wild, lively starter for hand-raised loaves. Refrigerator-keeper.

Individual cheese and mushroom souffles with Swiss cheese, sherry, and whole wheat flour. Puffy, golden, and impressive enough for a dinner party starter.

Stuffed baked mushrooms filled with sausage meat, whole wheat breadcrumbs, fried onions, and fresh sage. A savory side dish or starter that bakes in just 20 minutes.

Sourdough blueberry muffins made with whole wheat flour and sourdough starter for a tangy, tender crumb. Mixed by hand and baked until golden.

Light wheat pizza dough with whole wheat flour, cornmeal, and a sponge starter for extra flavor. A hearty crust with nutty grain notes for homemade pizza night.

Chestnut-stuffed mushrooms on buttery whole-wheat croûtes: pan-fried mushroom caps filled with a chunky chestnut, onion, and nutmeg stuffing, grilled until bubbling. A festive vegetarian starter.