Sourdough Discard Banana Bread – Supergolden Bakes

April 1, 2024

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This straightforward Sourdough Discard Banana Bread is a good way to make use of up your starter discard and any brown bananas begging in your consideration… The mix a deliciously moist and tender banana bread with a barely chewy crust.

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Received some bananas that want utilizing up and a sourdough starter that wants slightly TLC? I’m often responsible of each of those and what’s a baker to do? Bake Sourdough Discard Banana Bread, that’s what!

It takes simply minutes to combine up the batter, you’re feeling a heat glow of not losing any substances AND it takes unimaginable. Actually a win-win proposition.

You should use sourdough discard on this recipe and even bubbly and lively sourdough starter when you’ve got some that wants utilizing up.

SOURDOUGH BANANA BREAD INGREDIENTS

Let’s break down the substances…

Ripe bananas – these actually brown and spotty ones which might be solely match for the compost bin are the proper ones to make use of in baking
Sourdough discard or lively sourdough starter
Coconut oil, vegetable oil or melted butter
Self-rising flour (or self-raising within the UK) plus added baking powder
Brown sugar – both gentle or darkish brown sugar
Eggs
Cinnamon and vanilla extract
Somewhat honey, golden syrup or maple syrup to brush on the cake for an optionally available sticky-glossy final touch

ingredients for sourdough discard banana bread with captions

Tips on how to make sourdough discard banana bread

Full measurements and directions will be discovered on the printable recipe card on the backside of the web page. Please check out the steps and video earlier than trying this recipe!

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Mist a big 900g (2lb) loaf pan with cake launch and line with baking paper.

Peel the bananas and add to a meals chopper or blender. Blitz to a clean purée and pour into a big bowl. Alternatively add the bananas to a mixing bowl and mash effectively with a fork. Add the sourdough discard, eggs, vanilla extract and oil and stir effectively to mix.

Vigorously stir within the brown sugar then fold within the flour, cinnamon and baking powder, stirring gently till no dry streaks stay. You don’t must overwork the batter, utilizing a lightweight hand is greatest.

Switch the batter into the ready loaf tin and degree. Prime with the sliced banana, if utilizing. Bake for an hour or till the banana bread is golden and a skewer inserted within the center comes out clear.

topping banana bread with sliced banana pieces

Brush the nice and cozy banana bread with slightly honey or maple syrup to offer it a candy sheen. Carry out of the tin utilizing the overhanging paper and place on a wire rack to chill. Scrumptious served toasted and unfold with slightly salted butter 🙂

Banana bread made with sourdough discard, one slice cut at an angle with hand holding it

RECIPE TIPS AND FAQs

In case your banana bread is browning too shortly, cowl it loosely with foil.
Change issues up by including chopped nuts, chocolate chips, Nutella or Biscoff spreads.
Hold banana bread in an air tight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or freeze it, entire or in slices for as much as three months.

BAKE IN THE AIR FRYER

You may bake your sourdough discard banana bread in an air fryer, offered it has sufficient room to accommodate your loaf pan. I used my On the spot Vortex air fryer with the rack eliminated to permit more room for the bread to rise.

banana bread in the basket of an air fryer

overhead photo of sliced loaf of banana bread on a marble background

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