Sourdough Discard Banana Bread

October 20, 2024

75 mins.

super easy

1 standard loaf

This banana bread is made from tangy sourdough discard and sweet ripe bananas, which make the bread moist and sweet. The tanginess of the sourdough nicely balances the natural sweetness brought by the bananas and adds tenderness to the bread at the same time.

This banana bread is perfect for breakfast, as a snack or even as a dessert, and goes well with coffee or tea. Adding warm spices like cinnamon is optional, but it enhances the flavor. Plus, it’s easy to make—only requires a few basic ingredients—and it’s ready in less than an hour, so it is also suitable for bakers who have not baked with sourdough before.

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Ingredients:

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	1 cup sourdough discard (unfed)
	2-3 overripe bananas, mashed
	1/2 cup butter, melted
	3/4 cup sugar
	2 eggs
	1 tsp vanilla extract
	1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
	1 tsp baking soda
	1 tsp salt
	1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Directions

1.

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.

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Step 2

Mash the bananas and melt the butter. Combine them with sourdough discard, sugar, egg and vanilla extract. Mix the ingredients together well.

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Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.

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Step 4

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the sourdough mixture until just combined.

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Step 5

Pour the dough into the bread pan and bake for about 70 minutes. You can also test the bread with a toothpick. If the dough does not stick to the toothpick, the bread is ready.

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