Sourdough Discard Apple Cider Donuts Bread
This moist and flavorful bread combines tangy sourdough discard with sweet apple cider and warm spices, creating a deliciously unique twist on classic apple cider donuts in loaf form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed)
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine sourdough discard and apple cider. Stir well to mix.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In the sourdough and cider mixture, add granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For an extra touch, brush the top of the warm bread with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before serving.