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Moist Sourdough Discard Banana Bread

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A cozy, tender banana bread made with sourdough discard that adds a subtle tang and moist crumb. Perfect for using up ripe bananas and sourdough discard with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup sourdough discard (120 ml)
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (220 g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (150 g)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (80 ml)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional, 60 g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth with a few small lumps. Stir in the sourdough discard until combined.
  3. Add vegetable oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture. Whisk lightly until smooth and glossy.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Optional: Fold in chopped nuts for added crunch.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, filling it about three-quarters full. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly.
  9. Cool the bread in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use sourdough discard that is mild and not overly bubbly or acidic. Let eggs come to room temperature for better batter consistency. Tent the bread with foil if the top browns too quickly. For a denser crumb, substitute half the oil with Greek yogurt. Ripe bananas with brown spots are best for sweetness. You can freeze slices for up to 2 months.

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