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Sourdough Banana Bread

A delicious, and easy Banana Bread that uses your sourdough discard. It’s sweet, quick, and healthier for you than regular banana bread.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Bread
Keyword: Banana, Quick Bread, Sourdough, Sourdough Discard, Sweet Bread

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 3/4 cup ripe mashed bananas about 4 medium bananas
  • 3/4 cup of flat or 1 1/2 cup of bubbly sourdough discard
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 8 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips, or chopped nuts optional, for topping
  • 1 tsp sugar optional, for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°, and lightly grease either a 9"x5" loaf pan.
  • In a large sized bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar.
  • Add the mashed bananas, sourdough discard, vanilla, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beating until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Optional, you can either sprinkle on 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 cup of chopped nuts, and/or chocolate chips.
  • Place bread into the preheated oven, and bake for 45 minutes. Throw on a piece of tin foil to prevent over browning. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, until cooked through(insert a toothpick to check).
  • Allow to cool, and enjoy!