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Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Bread

Soft sourdough discard cinnamon bread with sweet swirl layers.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course bread
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar for batter
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup sourdough discard
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon for swirl
  • 1 cup brown sugar for swirl

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  • In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and brown sugar for the swirl; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar.
  • In another bowl, mix egg, milk, melted butter, and sourdough discard until smooth.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
  • Pour half the batter into the pan.
  • Sprinkle ¾ of the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
  • Add remaining batter and top with the rest of the swirl mixture.
  • Use a knife to create a swirl pattern.
  • Bake for 45–50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool before slicing.
  • This Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Bread should have a soft crumb and a rich cinnamon swirl throughout.

Notes

  • Swap milk with plant-based milk if needed