Sourdough Banana Bread

For 12 slices (1 loaf), Sourdough Banana Bread keeps the list centered on mashed bananas, sourdough starter and neutral-flavored oil. Set aside about 20 minutes.

• Yield 12 slices (1 loaf)
• Ready in 20 minutes
• Cook 55 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
• 1/2 cup sourdough starter, fed or discard
• 1/2 cup neutral-flavored oil
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose or whole wheat flour ( if using whole wheat)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9X5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray (I cut a strip of parchment paper and line the bottom and two long sides). Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the bananas, sourdough starter, oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg and vanilla until very well-combined.
3. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Mix with a rubber spatula until just combined and no dry streaks remain. Don't over mix.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the top springs back lightly to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. Remove the bread from the pan and let cool on a wire rack.

Cool the bake on a rack until the crumb sets, then slice.