Vegan Sourdough Banana Bread
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
10 slices
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
Vegan
Vegan Sourdough Banana Bread
Description
This Vegan Sourdough Banana Bread starts by mashing ripe bananas to a smooth consistency, then incorporates sourdough starter discard, brown sugar, and vegetable oil for moisture and flavor. The dry ingredients include all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt to provide leavening and structure.
The batter should be mixed just until combined to avoid a gummy texture, resulting in a light, cake-like crumb after baking. The loaf bakes at 350°F for about 60 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean and the edges start to pull away from the pan.
After baking, the bread cools slightly before being removed from the pan to finish cooling, maintaining its shape and crumb structure. This banana bread works well as a snack or breakfast treat and offers a use for excess sourdough starter.
You may optionally add mix-ins such as nuts or chocolate chips to personalize the texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 banana 220 g, mashed well, small or 2 medium
- 1 cup sourdough starter discard 250 g; either room temperature or from the fridge
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil 30 g
- 1/2 cup packed (100 g) brown sugar
- 1 cup flour 130 g
- 1 tsp baking powder 4 g
- 1/2 tsp baking soda 3 g
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (180 C)
- In a large bowl, mash your bananas with a potato masher or a fork until you have as little chunks as possible.
- Stir in sourdough discard, vegetable oil, and brown sugar and mix well to incorporate.
- Sift in flour, baking powder, and baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Mix until just incorporated (try not to overmix, it'll be gummy otherwise). It should have the texture of a light and fluffy cake batter
- Grease a loaf pan with either oil or vegan butter. Pour batter into the greased pan, then bake for 60 minutes (or until a cake tester comes out clean). I usually can tell its ready once the sides start to pull away from the pan.
- Cool for about 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer onto a wire rack to cool (set it right side up or you'll get weird grid marks on top haha).
- Enjoy!
Notes
- You can stir in about one-third cup of nuts or chocolate chips if desired for added texture and flavor.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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