Sourdough Banana Bread
This easy recipe combines ripe bananas and sourdough starter discard to create a moist and flavorful bread.
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar (or light brown or white sugar)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 medium very ripe bananas (mashed, about 350 g)
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unfed sourdough starter (or active starter)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 g)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and lightly grease a 9" x 5" loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth and creamy.
- Melt the butter in the microwave. Add brown sugar, eggs, sourdough starter, vanilla extract, sour cream, and mashed bananas to the melted butter. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and gently fold together until just combined. If using, fold in the nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Once baked, let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
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Notes
This banana bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!