Get Ready to Delight Your Taste Buds with Spiced Sourdough Banana Bread!
"Indulge in the warmth and comfort of homemade Spiced Sourdough Banana Bread, perfect for a cozy morning or a delightful afternoon snack. This recipe is a game-changer, and we can't wait for you to try it at home. Don't forget to check out the full recipe below, and get ready to elevate your bread game!"
Spiced Sourdough Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients:
* 1 cup (240ml) active sourdough starter (at room temperature)
* 2 cups (250g) ripe bananas, mashed
* 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
* 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
* 2 large eggs
* 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
* 2 1/4 cups (285g) all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, mashed bananas, butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
8. 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: 55-60 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 70-75 minutes
Variations:
* Cranberry Orange Spiced Sourdough Banana Bread: Add 1/2 cup (60g) chopped fresh or dried cranberries and 1 tablespoon orange zest to the batter.
* Pecan Praline Spiced Sourdough Banana Bread: Add 1/2 cup (60g) chopped pecans and 1/4 cup (30g) brown sugar to the batter.
* Maple Spice Spiced Sourdough Banana Bread: Add 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup and 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger to the batter.
* Chocolate Chip Spiced Sourdough Banana Bread: Add 1/2 cup (60g) semisweet chocolate chips to the batter.
Get creative and experiment with different flavor combinations to make this Spiced Sourdough Banana Bread your own!
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