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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread Sourdough Focaccia Bread

A flavorful and moist banana bread with a cinnamon swirl, made with sourdough and topped with chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Flour
  • 550 g AP flour or bread flour
  • 375 g room temp water
  • 250 g mashed ripe banana
  • 110 g active sourdough starter
  • 10 g salt
  • 80 g melted butter 1/3 cup
  • 67 g brown sugar 1/3 cup
  • 12 g cinnamon 1 tbsp
  • for topping chocolate chips as desired
  • for drizzling avocado oil or melted butter

Method
 

  1. Mix water and sourdough starter, then add mashed banana, flour, and salt. Rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Perform 4 sets of stretch and folds over 6 hours, then refrigerate for 8-48 hours.
  3. Transfer dough to a prepared pan, let sit at room temperature, and preheat oven to 425°F.
  4. Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon; drizzle over dough and add chocolate chips if desired. Bake for 25 minutes.
  5. Cool briefly, then slice and enjoy warm.

Notes

Ensure the dough is well rested for best flavor and texture.