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    Easiest Sourdough Discard Banana Bread Ever!

    Published: Jan 7, 2022 · Modified: Oct 11, 2022 by The Pantry Mama This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Sourdough Discard Banana Bread - Pinterest Image

    This easy sourdough discard banana bread takes just a few minutes to mix up. But the taste is anything but simple!

    This is a great way to use up some of your sourdough discard ... and those brown bananas sitting on your countertop!

    Sourdough discard banana bread uses pantry staples, along with your sourdough discard, to create a decadent banana bread - rival to your favorite coffee shop!

    And this one has a secret ingredient that you add right at the end ... it gives it a glossy finish and a decadent, sweet glaze!

    Sourdough Discard Banana Bread - Pinterest Image

    Using Up Sourdough Discard

    This banana bread is a simple way to use sourdough discard - which is particularly good if you're going through the process of establishing a sourdough starter.

    You can use sourdough discard in this recipe - but active, fed sourdough starter is perfectly fine too!

    Just use whatever you have on hand!

    And if you love this sourdough banana bread, why not try this sourdough zucchini bread - they have a very similar style.

    Sourdough discard banana bread with golden syrup glaze

    How To Make Sourdough Banana Bread

    Making sourdough discard banana bread is really easy. You don't need any fancy equipment and you can mix it all together in one bowl!

    The secret to this banana bread being so delicious is the golden syrup glaze on top! It is out of this world! If you've never used golden syrup before, you can read up about it here.

    Here's how to make easy sourdough discard banana bread:

    1. Mash the overripe bananas with the back of a fork until they form a puree (a few lumps is fine).
    2. Beat the egg and vanilla together and add to the bananas.
    3. Melt the butter on a low heat and add that to the banana and egg mixture.
    4. Then stir through the sourdough starter until well combined.
    5. Next mix all the dry ingredients together until well combined.
    6. Add the wet and dry ingredients together and stir until just combined (do not over mix).
    7. Pour the batter into a buttered loaf tin.
    8. Bake at 180C for around 1 hour - or until a skewer comes out of the bread clean.
    9. Glaze while still in the tin.
    10. Allow to cool for 30 minutes before removing from tin.
    Sourdough Discard Banana Bread Process Photos

    Tips & Tricks

    While this recipe is super simple, there are few things you can do to ensure you get banana bread success!

    • Always use overripe bananas! They need to be brown and a bit squishy. These brown bananas add sweetness and texture to your bread. Do not use fresh, yellow bananas straight from the store.

      A little tip - always keep a stash of brown bananas in the freezer - they are great for emergency banana bread making! Just leave them out for 10 minutes to soften before you mash them up!
    • Be careful not to over mix the ingredients once you've added the wet and dry together. Just like sourdough muffins, over mixing can result in tough bread.
    • If you feel that the top of the loaf is browning too quickly, carefully place a sheet of tin foil over the top. This will allow the banana bread to continue cooking, without burning the top of your bread.
    Sourdough Discard Banana Bread

    Which Loaf Pan To Use?

    I have baked this banana bread in a 1 litre loaf pan. It is a great size and makes a nicely proportioned loaf. It is approximately a 2 pound pan.

    The pan I've used is this Jamie Oliver Loaf Pan - mine is a different color to the one I've linked to, but they are the same pan.

    I also like that this pan shields the top a little so it doesn't burn in the oven (also see my tips above for ensuring your loaf doesn't burn).

    If you wanted to make a larger loaf, you could double the quantities in the recipe and make a larger loaf with larger slices.

    Easy sourdough discard banana bread

    What Can I Add to Sourdough Banana Bread?

    While this sourdough discard banana bread is amazing just as it is, there's always room for improvement, right?

    Add your extras to the dry ingredients before you mix in the wet ingredients to ensure they are evenly distributed.

    Here are a few suggestions on things you can add to take your sourdough banana bread to the next level!

    • Roasted and chopped nuts - the easiest way is to purchase your nuts already roasted, but if they're raw, toast them lightly in a heated pan before adding.

      You could add up to 150g of chopped walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans or macadamia nuts. I prefer them in the mixture as they don't burn on the top this way.
    • Chocolate - bananas and chocolate are sooo good together! Add up to 100g of chocolate chips or your favorite chocolate chopped. White, milk or dark all work well!
    • Butterscotch or Peanut Butter Chips - these flavors both team up so well with bananas! Add up to 150g of these for a little flavor twist!
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    Want More Sourdough + Banana Recipes?

    If you love this recipe for sourdough banana bread, you might also like to try these sourdough recipes:

    • Sourdough Banana Waffles
    • Sourdough Banana Fritters
    • Sourdough Banana Muffins
    • Sourdough Zucchini Bread
    • Apple Sourdough Cake
    Sourdough Discard Banana Bread - Pinterest Image
    Sourdough Discard Banana Bread

    Easy Sourdough Discard Banana Bread

    This super easy sourdough discard banana bread recipe can be prepared in just minutes!
    4.79 from 51 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 Slices
    Calories 194 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 250 g Bananas approx. 3 medium overripe bananas
    • 100 g Sourdough Starter Discard or fed & bubbly
    • 200 g All Purpose Flour
    • 12 g Baking Powder 2 teaspoons
    • 80 g Butter Melted (can be salted or unsalted)
    • 100 g Brown Sugar
    • 50 g White Sugar optional
    • 1 Egg
    • 5 g Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon
    • pinch salt
    • 20 g Golden Syrup for brushing on after baking

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
    • Mash the overripe bananas with the back of a fork until they are fairly smooth (a few lumps is fine).
      Mash bananas with a fork
    • Now lightly beat the egg and vanilla together and add that to the mashed bananas. Use your fork to lightly mix the egg mix through.
      Adding egg and vanilla mixture to mashed bananas
    • In a small saucepan, melt the butter on a low heat and then add that the egg and banana mixture.
    • Now add the sourdough starter to the egg mixture and mix throughly.
    • In a separate bowl, mix all dry ingredients together and ensure that everything is mixed thoroughly.
    • Now add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
      Adding the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients
    • Pour mixture into a buttered loaf tin.
    • Bake at 180C/350F for around 1 hour. Baking time will depend on the size of your tin and your oven.
    • The banana bread is cooked when a skewer is inserted and comes out clean.
    • When you take the banana bread out of the oven, brush the top with golden syrup for a lovely shiny, sweet glaze.
      Glazing the banana bread with golden syrup
    • Allow to cool for 30 minutes before removing from the tin.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Sourdough Discard, Sourdough Recipes
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    Comments

    1. Melody Breland

      January 30, 2022 at 10:15 pm

      What is “golden syrup”?

      Reply
      • The Pantry Mama

        January 31, 2022 at 9:32 pm

        Hi Melody - you can find a full explanation of Golden Syrup in the blog post above the recipe 🙂

        Reply
        • Pam

          February 01, 2022 at 8:14 am

          I can’t find where it talks about Golden Syrup. I read everything above the recipe and cannot find it. Please tell me what it is. I’m getting ready to make it. Thanks so much.

          Reply
          • The Pantry Mama

            February 01, 2022 at 8:30 am

            Sorry I talk about it here - https://www.pantrymama.com/sourdough-anzac-biscuits/ I'll add a link to it from the banana bread for future reference 🙂

            Reply
    2. Martha Wong

      March 27, 2022 at 9:57 am

      5 stars
      This is a delicious way to use up sourdough discard. However I cut the sugar by a third and skipped the golden syrup and yet found the bread rather sweet.
      I used two big over ripe red bananas.

      Reply
    3. Elinor Lagrone

      September 03, 2022 at 10:51 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe was so delicious, I should’ve doubled it! The bread was so moist and not overly sweet! It’s so much more delicious than the traditional banana bread recipe, which I’m tossing out. Thanks,PM, for another great discard recipe.

      Reply
    4. Jess

      September 05, 2022 at 4:38 pm

      Made this yesterday evening with ripe red skinned bananas and it was awesome. It took about 45-50mins, at 180 deg C. The bread was so moist, it crumbled in the mouth. It was sweet enough without the optional white sugar, and didn't have golden syrup, so used honey. This is a keeper.

      Reply
    5. Sue

      November 04, 2022 at 10:58 am

      5 stars
      I substituted the butter for Plain Greek Yogurt to make it less calories and it turned out perfect! so tasty!! I have been on the look for a really nice Banana Bread recipe for a long time! Think I have found it and it uses up my discard 🙂

      Reply
    6. Tamara

      December 13, 2022 at 2:46 am

      5 stars
      Wow! Best banana bread I have ever had. I veganized the recipe and used Ener-g egg replacer and vegan butter. I am a total newbie and I don't have a scale yet and made a mistake on the sugar conversion but I am happy with how it came out. I only used 1/3 cup of coconut sugar and it's perfect for my taste. I also used 1/3 whole wheat flour and 2/3 bread flour. The taste and texture are wonderful! Thank you!!!

      Reply
    7. Chels

      February 01, 2023 at 8:35 pm

      5 stars
      Our new favorite banana bread. Easy to make, great way to use up discard and tastes amazing. I added cinnamon and did a cream cheese icing instead of the golden syrup. Highly recommended

      Reply
    8. Jennie

      March 25, 2023 at 1:28 pm

      5 stars
      This is my absolute favourite recipe lately! I double the recipe and make 2 loaves every week - one to keep my husband happy and the other to give away. Compared with similar recipes this is the simplest. I cut the brown sugar down to 80g and omit the white sugar so it’s healthier too. Try substituting chopped apple (same weight, leave some biggish chunks), add cinnamon and top with walnuts. The golden syrup makes it taste and look amazing

      Reply

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