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Banana Sourdough Bread

Banana Sourdough Bread

This recipe handles two problems at once: overripe bananas on the counter and discard in the jar. The starter adds a subtle tang that cuts through the banana’s sweetness, and its acidity reacts with the baking soda for an unusually light, tender crumb.

Use up overripe bananas and sourdough discard in one loaf, exceptionally light and tender.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter or discard
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Method
 

  1. Mash bananas and combine with starter, eggs, melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt.
  2. Fold in flour and baking soda until just combined.
  3. Pour into a buttered loaf pan.
  4. Bake at 350F (175C) for 55 to 65 minutes.

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