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Sliced sourdough banana bread on a serving dish. The end slice has a bite taken out of it and a pat of butter on it.

Sourdough Banana Bread

This sourdough discard banana bread is super flavorful and has a perfect rise.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 318 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Mixing Bowl
  • 1 fork or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 stand mixer or hand mixer
  • 1 wooden spoon or rubber spatula
  • 1 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
 
 

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature (8 tablespoons)
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1⅓ cup overripe bananas, mashed with fork (about 3 medium bananas)
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sourdough discard

Add-Ins

  • 1 cup chopped pecans or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375℉.
  • Line a 1 pound (9x5 inch) loaf pan with parchment paper or grease with butter.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add the banana, eggs, vanilla, and sourdough discard to the mixer and continue to mix until fully combined.
  • With the mixer set to low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not over-mix.
  • Stir in the pecans or chocolate chips with a rubber spatula if using.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool before cutting the loaf into 1 inch slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 258mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 252IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Banana, Quick Bread, Sourdough, Sourdough Discard
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