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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (77g)

Recipe makes 12 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

sourdough starter

Calories 287
Calories from Fat 125 (43%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 14.0g 21%
Saturated Fat 2.8g 13%
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 17mg 5%
Sodium 283mg 11%
Potassium 128mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 38.0g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6%
Sugars 19.3g
Protein 4.0g 7%

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Sourdough Banana Bread

Recipe #6670 | 1¼ hours | 10 min prep | add private note
Julesong

By: Julesong
Mar 6, 2000

I enjoy finding interesting different things to make from Alaskan sourdough starter (see Mendenhall Sourdough Gingerbread for instance), so I was so happy when I was able to adopt this recipe!

SERVES 12 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream together the shortening and sugar, add egg and mix until blended.
  2. 2
    Stir in bananas and sourdough starter.
  3. 3
    Add orange peel or vanilla.
  4. 4
    Stir flour and measure again with salt, baking powder and soda.
  5. 5
    Add flour mixture and walnuts to the first mixture, stirring until just blended.
  6. 6
    Pour into greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
  7. 7
    Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean.
  8. 8
    Cool to cold before slicing.

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From: Sweet PQ?

On Sep 16, 2009

This had lots of flavour and made a beautiful looking loaf. For me, I found the 60 minutes baking time too long. I checked it after 55 minutes and found the crust overly browned & the inside done. Next time I will start checking after 50 minutes. (my oven temp IS accurate, btw). When I cut into it, it was crumbly. I think I may have to either add another egg, or less flour, depending on the condition of my starter (thin or thick). I will make again, paying attention to my batter so I can get the good results that others are having. I will make again as the taste is wonderul.

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  • From: ratgirl13

    On Aug 16, 2009

    I think this is the best banana bread recipe I have tried (and I have tried a lot!) But then, anything with sourdough starter is always wonderful.

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  • From: goldenraspberry

    On Oct 7, 2006

    I made this for breakfast today and everyone loved it! I spooned the batter into silicone muffin trays instead of a loaf pan. I reduced the cooking time to 30 minutes. Turned out perfectly! Thanks

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    From: Buster's friend

    On May 10, 2007

    OMG! It is sooo worth waiting 3 days for my starter to get going to make this bread! Ordinarily I am not a fan of banana bread but I had some bananas I was getting sick of throwing into smoothies soo...the texture & flavor on this loaf can not be beat! It has a light crumb, delicately scented & flavoured by the banana - NO GREASINESS & not overwhelmingly sweet. Perfect! After cutting the shortening with a pastry cutter the loaf came together as ast as any quick bread (but oh so much tastier!) LOL - I forgot to mix in the walnuts & realized that as I was pouring into the laof pan - just dumped it back into the bowl & mixed 'em in - no problemo! I am going to make 3 more of these & bring them in to my peridontist's office on my day of surgery next week! (Trust me, if this was not a GREAT recipe I would not be doing that!) addendum - the orange zest really makes this special! Just realized I used only 1/2 cup of sugar - will continue making it this way.

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