Quick Sourdough Discard Apple Bread
A moist and tender quick bread made with sourdough discard and fresh apples. Lightly sweet with a gentle tang, this easy loaf is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert and is a great way to use up extra sourdough discard.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 250 g
- 1 cup sourdough discard 240 g
- 1½ cups apples peeled and diced (225 g)
- ½ cup granulated sugar 100 g
- ¼ cup brown sugar 55 g
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted (115 g)
- ¼ cup milk 60 ml
- 1 teaspoon baking soda 5 g
- 1 teaspoon baking powder 5 g
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 g
- ½ teaspoon salt 3 g
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 ml
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and sourdough discard until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Nutritional Info (Optional, per slice - approximate)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
