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Sourdough Banana Bread

A delightful twist on classic banana bread, enhanced with sourdough starter for added flavor and texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed Use very ripe bananas for best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter Make sure your sourdough starter is active.
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour for added nutrition.

Optional Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Optional.
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips Optional.

Method

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, sourdough starter, sugar, melted butter, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, and flour.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  • Fold in the nuts and/or chocolate chips if desired.

Baking

  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil for storage.
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