Sourdough Banana Loaf (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Base Ingredients
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2 cups (250g) of plain flour
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Half a teaspoon of baking soda
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A pinch of salt (½ teaspoon)
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Half a cup (113g) of softened butter
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A half cup (100g) of brown sugar
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100g (half a cup) of white sugar
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Two room-temperature eggs
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A tablespoon of vanilla extract
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4 ripe bananas, mashed or diced
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1 cup of sourdough starter
# Let's Cook:
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Set the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9x5 loaf pan in non-stick spray.
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In a medium bowl, toss together the flour, salt, and baking soda with a fork, then put it aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and both sugars on medium-high with a mixer for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
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Mix in the eggs, vanilla, and bananas. Scrape the bowl’s edges if needed. Some banana lumps are okay.
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Carefully fold in the dry mix and the sourdough starter by hand until just combined.
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Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes. Check if it’s done by inserting a toothpick—it should have some crumbs but no batter. Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
# Cook's Notes:
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Use sourdough that’s active and bubbly.
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Bringing your ingredients to room temperature will give the best results.
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Go easy when combining the flour—don’t overdo it!