Easter is one of our favourite times of year to get creative in the kitchen - and of course, sourdough is at the heart of it all. Whether you’re planning a relaxed brunch, gifting homemade goodies, or simply baking for the joy of it, these festive sourdough bakes are sure to impress.
We’ve put together three of our most-loved Easter recipes using sourdough starter or discard. They’re fluffy, spiced, and a little bit indulgent—just the way Easter should be.
Let’s dive in!
1. Classic Sourdough Hot Cross Buns
A true Easter staple - with a sourdough twist. Our Sourdough Hot Cross Buns are naturally leavened for extra depth of flavour, and perfectly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and juicy sultanas. Thanks to a long, slow ferment, they’re packed with flavour and have that soft, pull-apart texture we all love.
Top with a classic flour cross and a shiny jammy glaze, and you’ve got a batch of buns that’ll disappear in minutes.
👉 Get Josh's Sourdough Hot Cross Bun recipe here
2. Hot Cross Bun Scrolls (with Coffee Icing!)
Take everything you love about hot cross buns... and roll it up with a gooey swirl. These Hot Cross Bun Scrolls are made with sourdough starter and filled with cinnamon, brown sugar, and dried fruit, then baked until golden and fluffy.
We top them with an espresso flavoured icing - because why not take it up a notch?
Perfect for Easter morning with a cup of coffee (or eaten straight from the tray—we don’t judge).
👉 Get the Hot Cross Bun Scroll recipe here
3. Easter-Themed Sourdough Loaf
Easter time often means a household full of chocolate eggs—and what better way to enjoy them than baked inside a colourful loaf of sourdough!
This Easter-Themed Sourdough Loaf is a fun and festive bake that’s guaranteed to be a hit with the kids. Grab a packet of our Butterfly Pea Powder and experiment with a vibrant purple swirl that turns your dough into an eye-catching treat. Tuck a few chocolate eggs inside before baking for a delicious surprise in every slice!
It’s playful, pretty, and full of Easter magic.
👉 Get the Easter Themed Sourdough recipe here
Whether you're a seasoned sourdough baker or just getting started, Easter is a wonderful excuse to try something new and celebrate with something homemade.
We hope these recipes bring joy to your kitchen and smiles to the people you share them with.
Happy Easter & happy baking!
P.S. Don’t forget to tag us @youkneadsourdough and share your Easter creations with #YouKneadSourdough – we loaf seeing your bakes!