Simple Baking & Sourdough Discard Recipes
Welcome to This Jess Cooks, where I share easy baking and sourdough discard recipes. If you're new to the world of sourdough, you'll also find tips to get your sourdough starter up and running! I'm excited to bake with you!
Pumpkin Baking Recipes
October is in full force, and so is pumpkin baking season! Try these pumpkin bagels, muffins, cinnamon rolls and more. You'll be craving these all season long!
Apple Baking Recipes
Once the temperatures start to drop, I'm ready for all the apple baking recipes! Try these muffins, pull-apart breads, cinnamon rolls, and more!
Trending Recipes
Sourdough & Sourdough Discard Bread Recipes
Let's make a loaf! Whether you're working with active sourdough starter or want to make a loaf with sourdough discard, these bread recipes will become your go-to loaves!
getting started
Sourdough Guides
A few guides to help you on your sourdough journey!

hey there!
Hi, I'm Jess!
I'm a food photographer and recipe developer based in Chicago. I'm deep into the sourdough journey and excited to share my baking with you!

viral recipe!
Sourdough Discard Garlic Pull-Apart Bread
"Amazing flavors, my whole family loved it! Definitely making it again!! Thank you for the recipe!"
- Rebecca

kitchen essentials
My Favorite Baking Items
A few of my favorite kitchen essentials including pans, jars, scales, spatulas and more!
Recently Updated Recipes
Sometimes a recipe just needs a good refresh. These are some of our tried-and-true recipes that have recently gotten an update!


































