Description
A warm, spice-scented loaf that transforms sourdough discard into a comforting treat with a buttery crumb and a delightful cinnamon swirl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup active sourdough discard (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or 2/3 cup brown sugar)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (plus 2 tablespoons for the cinnamon swirl)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, or 1/3 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until glossy. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking to combine, then stir in the vanilla and milk. Fold in the sourdough discard.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, stirring until just combined.
- For the cinnamon swirl, mix 2 tablespoons of sugar with 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar evenly, then add the remaining batter and top with the rest of the cinnamon sugar.
- Drag a butter knife through the batter to create a swirl.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then cool on a rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for better emulsification. Brown the butter for added flavor, and consider using mixed spices for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: sourdough bread, quick bread, cinnamon bread, comfort food, baking
