Sourdough Banana Bread

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. You can leave some chunks if you prefer a bit of texture.

Add the eggs, sourdough starter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.

In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.