Indulge in the Sweet Delight of Quick Sourdough Banana Bread!
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Quick Sourdough Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients:
* 1 cup active sourdough starter (fed and ripe)
* 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
* 2 large eggs
* 2-3 ripe bananas, mashed
* 1 tsp baking soda
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
* 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
* 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and mashed bananas.
4. Add the sourdough starter to the wet ingredients and stir until well combined.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
6. Fold in the chopped nuts, if using.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
9. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes – 1 hour 20 minutes
Variations:
* Cinnamon Swirl: Add 1/2 cup of cinnamon sugar to the dough and swirl it into the batter before baking.
* Pecan Praline: Add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans and 1/4 cup of brown sugar to the dough.
* Chocolate Chips: Add 1/2 cup of dark or semisweet chocolate chips to the dough.
* Coconut Flakes: Add 1/4 cup of shredded coconut flakes to the dough.
* Orange Zest: Add 1 tablespoon of orange zest to the dough for a bright and citrusy flavor.
Get creative and experiment with different combinations to create your own unique versions of Quick Sourdough Banana Bread!