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Sourdough Banana Bread

Classic, moist, sweet banana bread that uses a full cup of your extra sourdough starter.
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 15 minutes

Equipment

  • standard size loaf pan (8 ½ by 4 ½ or slightly larger is fine)

Ingredients

  • cup softened butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 3 bananas ripe and mashed
  • 1 cup discard sourdough starter
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  • Prep. Preheat oven to 350.  Prepare a loaf pan by greasing with vegetable oil spray or butter.
  • Beat butter and sugar. Beat the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed.  
  • Add egg and vanilla. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until combined. Scrape down the bowl with a spatula and mix again.
  • Add bananas and starter. Add the mashed banana and sourdough starter, mixing on low.
  • Dry ingredients. In a separate medium mixing bowl mix the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Add it to the wet ingredients and mix on low until just combined. Overmixing will make the loaf tough.
  • Bake. Pour into a loaf pan, smoothing out the top with a spatula, and bake in a preheated oven for 60-75 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.  The top will split.
  • Cool and slice. Allow to cool before slicing.  Store at room temperature, tightly wrapped, for up to three days.

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Notes

I use unfed discard, straight from the fridge.   If your starter is bubbly you can still use it,  but it might overflow in a 9x5 loaf pan.   Try a 9-inch square pan instead 😊.
You can add 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts for a yummy twist.  

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 211kcal
Author: Katie Shaw