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Tangy Homemade Sourdough Discard Banana Bread

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A moist and flavorful banana bread that uses sourdough discard for a subtle tang and tender crumb, perfect for breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium-sized overripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) sourdough discard (unfed or fed)
  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • ½ cup (50 g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if using.
  3. In a medium bowl, mash the bananas until smooth with some texture remaining. Add sourdough discard, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk gently until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl. Fold gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Fold in nuts if using.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking at 50 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if browning too fast.
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness. If bananas are not ripe, soften them by baking at 300°F (150°C) for 10 minutes. If sourdough discard is too thick, stir or add a splash of water to blend. Nuts should be folded in last to preserve texture. For extra moisture, add 1-2 tablespoons of yogurt or applesauce.

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