Delicious sourdough banana bread is the perfect example of a comfort food classic. The secret to super sweet and silky smoothness, with just the right amount of banana flavor, is in ripe bananas. If they're not limp and brown, they're not ready for your sourdough banana bread recipe!
Table of Contents
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup throw in the sourdough starter
- 1 spoon vanilla extract
- 2 glasses all purpose flour
- 1 spoon baking soda
- 2 spoons baking powder
- 1 spoon salt
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Lightly butter a 9×5 inch baking pan.
- Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a stand mixer or large bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar for 5 minutes until you have a light and fluffy mixture.
- Add eggs, vanilla, chopped bananas and sour dough.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until well incorporated.
- This is your chance to include any additional toppings you'd like, such as walnuts, pecans, and chocolate chips.
- Pour the banana bread batter into a greased pan. You can line your baking pan with parchment paper instead.
- Bake your banana bread for 50-60 minutes. Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.
- Cooking time: 1 hour
- Category: dessert
What is Sourbough Discard?
The sourdough starter is a part of the sourdough starter that is often “hidden” or kept in a separate jar and stored in the refrigerator. This removal can be used in a variety of flavors sourdough tossing recipeproducing wonderful, flavorful desserts that will blow your mind!
How to make sourdough toss banana bread
This cute banana bread recipe is a great way to use up your sourdough toss, especially if you're feeding an active sourdough starter because there's so much more to toss! This recipe effectively ensures minimal wastage and helps clear some space in your fridge.
Try this delicious Sourdough Banana Bread today:
Ingredients
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- Pour ½ cup of sourdough starter
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 2 spoons of baking powder
- 1 spoon of salt
GUIDELINES
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Lightly butter a 9×5 inch baking pan.
- Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a stand mixer or large bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar for five minutes until you are left with a light and fluffy mixture.
- Add eggs, vanilla, chopped bananas and sour dough.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until well incorporated.
- This is your chance to include any additional toppings you'd like, such as walnuts, pecans, and chocolate chips.
- Pour the banana bread batter into a greased pan. You can line your baking pan with parchment paper instead.
- Bake your banana bread for 50-60 minutes. Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.
Tips for the best banana bread
This banana bread with sourdough is very simple. However, there are a few tweaks you can make to an already incredible recipe to ensure a perfect tasting loaf!
- Make sure you are using ripe bananas. These dark brown bananas will help sweeten banana bread thanks to their extra smooth interior. If you happen to have a good bunch of ripe bananasjust pop them in the fridge until you're ready for your next banana treat!
- Once you have added your wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, try not to overdo it your dough as this can produce tough bread.
- If you see that the tops of your loaves are browning too quickly, then cover your bread with bananas with a sheet of foil. This will allow the bread to continue cooking without burning the top of the bread.
- Did you know you can use an air fryer to make banana bread? Check out this recipe for Air Blower Banana Muffinsa total crowd pleaser!
Optional extras
There's no doubt that this Sourdough Banana Bread is delicious just the way it is. But, there are a few extra inclusions that can transform an already delicious banana bread into something phenomenal!
Here are some ideas to consider:
- Roasted and chopped nuts: Lightly toast your chopped walnuts in a heated pan before adding them to the rest of your ingredients. You can add up to 150 g of chopped walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts, walnuts or macadamia nuts.
- Chocolate: Chocolate accompanied by banana makes the perfect dessert. Add up to 100g of chocolate chips or your favorite chocolate chips.
Vegan Sourdough Banana Bread Recipe
If you're looking for a vegan-friendly version of this decadent sourdough banana bread recipe, then you've come to the right place. You can easily substitute any of the ingredients listed above for plant-based or vegan ingredients.
Alternatively, you can follow the recipe below:
Ingredients
- 3 small bananas/2 medium bananas (ripe and mashed)
- Pour the initial 250 g of sourdough
- 3 tablespoons. vegetable oil
- 100 g of brown sugar
- 1 cup of flour
- 4 g of baking powder
- 3 g of baking soda
- A pinch of salt
GUIDELINES
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Meanwhile, in a large bowl mash your bananas using a potato masher or a fork, until you are left with a thick banana paste.
- Mix together the flour, vegetable oil and brown sugar. Mix the banana mixture well.
- Sift the flour, baking powder and baking soda followed by a pinch of salt. Mix until you have achieved a light and fluffy cake batter.
- Grease a pan with oil or vegan butter. Pour the dough into the greased pan and bake for 60 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer the loaf to a wire rack. Chill and enjoy your incredible banana bread.
More recipes for Pour Sourdough
Delicious sourdough breads smothered in ripe bananas are the gift that keeps on giving.
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What to serve with sourdough banana bread?
Just like any regular bread, sourdough banana bread can be toasted, buttered and eaten with a cup of hot cocoa. But if you're feeling a little creative and want to explore a range of aromatic options to create the ultimate breakfast treat, then stick around because some of these might just tickle your fancy.
- Peanut butter
- Fried bananas and vanilla ice cream
- Chocolate spread
Peanut butter
Spreads and bread are almost always best friends. And when it comes to peanut butter, there is no exception. A thick spread of nut butter on some toasted banana bread makes the perfect breakfast.
But don't let that stop you from indulging in some peanut butter banana bread for dessert!
Fried banana and vanilla ice cream
There is no such thing as too many bananas!
These delicious pan-fried bananas topped with vanilla ice cream make the perfect accompaniment to sourdough banana bread. Serve these for dessert at a gathering, and you're sure to wow your guests!
You won't need very ripe bananas for this, although it would help if they weren't green. Peel your bananas then cut them in half and slice them so they split down the middle. You should have 4 quarters of a banana sliced and ready to jump into the pan.
Take a non-stick pan and add one tablespoon of vegetable oil or one tablespoon of butter to it. Once the oil is well heated, carefully place your banana slices in the pan. Fry them on each side until they get a nice golden brown.
Serve these glistening bananas on some warm sourdough banana bread and a scoop of ice cream for a delicious treat.
Chocolate and hazelnut spread
The chocolate and hazelnut spread is probably one of the safest options. I love to spread chocolate on almost anything. From simple crackers to crunchy sourdough bread, it goes with almost anything! So why not spread some of this delicious chocolate goodness on your banana bread for the ultimate comforting treat?
The Best Bread Pan For Sourdough Toss Banana Bread
Moist banana bread like this is best baked in a 9×5 inch pan bread pan. I find it helps to bake a nice sized patty without the risk of it spilling over the edges.
You can fill your loaf pan to the top with banana bread batter and it won't overflow while baking. Instead, you'll find that the dough puffs up wonderfully during baking, producing a light dome that's especially appealing once it's baked and ready to eat!
Delicious dough toss banana bread
Your sourdough toss can create incredible sourdough desserts, from sourdough banana bread to savory treats Recipes for breakfast with sourdough! Why not try one today?
Sourdough Toss Banana Bread Recipe – FAQ
What do you eat banana bread with?
Banana bread goes well with almost anything. Spread some Nutella on a ripe banana slice, and you'll be craving another slice in no time! Additional sides may include peanut butter, crushed nuts, yogurt, and jam.
How ripe should bananas be for banana bread?
The best bananas for banana bread don't have to be yellow. You will need the darkest bananas for this recipe.
Can I freeze ripe bananas?
Freezing bananas is an efficient way to preserve ripe bananas. Instead of throwing them away because they're too soft to eat, just refrigerate them for recipes like these!
Why is my sourdough bread lumpy?
Your sourdough bread may be lumpy due to lack of kneading. When you don't mix the dough enough, lumps of flour form in the dough,