Sourdough Discard Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup sourdough discard 

• 2-3 overripe bananas, mashed (about 1 to 1 1/4 cups)

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (or neutral oil)

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

• 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, sourdough discard, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix. If using nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in now.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking around the 50-minute mark.

Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.