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Sourdough Discard Banana Bread Recipe

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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium overripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup sourdough discard
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • optional mix-ins: chocolate chips walnuts, or pecans

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9x5 loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth.
  3. Add melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and sourdough discard. Mix until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in optional mix-ins if using.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.