What Do You Eat Banana Bread With?

Banana bread pairs well with almost anything. Spread some Nutella on a slice of banana read, and you'll immediately want another slice! 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 shouldn't be yellow. You'll need the darkest of bananas for this recipe.

Can I Freeze Overripe Bananas?

Freezing bananas is an efficient way to preserve overripe bananas. Rather than disposing of them, because they're too soft to eat, simply place them in the freezer for recipes like these!

Why is My Sourdough Bread Lumpy?

Your sourdough bread may be lumpy due to a lack of kneading. When you don't knead the dough enough, bits of flour form clumps in the dough,

Delicious and Easy Sourdough Discard Banana Bread Recipe

Ingredients

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½ cup melted butter
1 cup dark brown sugar
3 ripe bananas
2 large eggs
½ cup sourdough starter discard
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter.
Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
In a stand mixer or large bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar for 5 minutes until you’re left with a light and fluffy mixture.
Add the eggs, vanilla, mashed bananas, and sourdough discard.
Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until well incorporated.
This is your chance to include any additional add-ins you want i.e., pecans, walnuts, and chocolate chips.
Pour the banana bread dough into a greased loaf pan. You could line your loaf pan with parchment paper instead.
Bake your banana bread for 50-60 minutes. Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Author: Natasha Krajnc
Cook Time: 1 hr
Category: dessert