Sourdough Nut Batter Bread Recipes

SOURDOUGH BATTER

Steps:

• Remove starter from fridge and allow to reach room temp.
• Measure out 1 1/2 Cups starter into a warm 2 Qt bowl.
• Return remaining starter to fridge.
• Add 1 1/2 Cups of flour and approx 1 Cup warm water and mix well.
• Since all flours are different, add only sufficient water to make a batter the consistency of a light pancake batter.
• Cover the bowl lightly to prevent drying and let the sourdough batter proof for 8-12 hours at 85-90 degrees.
• When the batter is properly proofed, its surface will appear bubbly and it will exhibit a strong, pungent, sour odor.
• After proofing, measure out the amount called for in the recipe and return the remaining batter to the starter pot.
• Stir and refrigerate.

SOURDOUGH BANANA NUT BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
• Combine sugar, butter, and egg in a large mixing bowl; beat until creamy. Add mashed bananas, sourdough starter, and vanilla extract; mix well.
• Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together in a separate bowl. Stir into the banana mixture until just combined. Do not overbeat. Fold in pecans, almonds, and cranberries.
• Pour batter into the prepared pan. Let batter rest for about 10 minutes.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 65 minutes.

SOURDOUGH NUT BATTER BREAD

Steps:

• Measure the starter into a large mixing bowl.
• Melt butter; add milk and warm to 85 degrees F.
• Add the salt and sugar and stir until dissolved.
• Add this mixture to the starter and mix well.
• Stir in nuts, raisins, and spices.
• Add the flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing vigorously for 1 minute or so between cups.
• Grease a 4 1/2 x 8 1/2-inch loaf pan and spoon batter into pan.
• Proof, covered, at 85 degrees F for 1 to 2 hours, or until dough rises 1/2 inch above the edge of the pan.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bake for about 45 minutes.
• Remove loaf from pan and cool on wire rack.