Sourdough Discard Apple Cider Donuts Bread
This Sourdough Discard Apple Cider Donuts Bread combines the tangy depth of sourdough discard with sweet apple cider and warm spices, creating a moist, flavorful bread perfect for breakfast or snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed)
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sourdough discard and apple cider until combined.
- Add the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the wet mixture; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve slices toasted with a smear of butter or cream cheese. You can also add chopped nuts or dried cranberries to the batter for texture.