Sourdough Discard Banana Bread (Bulk Recipe)

Everyone in our family likes bananas. Usually, after I bring home a bunch from the store they are all gone in a day or two. But the moment one little brown speck appears on that bright yellow peel, no one wants them anymore. So, I keep a permanent Ziploc-type bag in the freezer for "overripe" bananas and make bread when the bag gets full.

Quick tip: If you decide to do this, do yourself a favor and peel the banana BEFORE putting it in the freezer. Because peeling thawed mushy bananas is on my top 5 list of gross things to do. Maybe it's just me... I don't know. Having raised livestock for most of my life, I've seen my fair share of things I won't mention in a recipe post, but peeling slimy bananas is where I draw the line.????This recipe makes FIVE loaves of bread. If that seems like a lot, keep in mind that this bread freezes well and thaws perfectly. And if you are already making a mess and taking the time to bake, why not whip up a bunch and save your future self some time! No one will ever know you baked it months ago and it was frozen.

You will notice in both recipes I mention "extras" you can add to your bread. Sometimes I make plain banana bread, but we also like it with semi-sweet chocolate chips, pecans, almonds, or granola added in. I made this recipe last night and I left 2 loaves plain, made 2 with chocolate chips, and 1 with walnuts.

One suggestion I would make that I forgot to include in the recipe card - when the bread is done and you remove it from the oven - take the bread (still in parchment paper) out of the hot pan right away. Then, let it sit for at least 10-15 minutes to cool before slicing. Also, if you are going to freeze some of the loaves, let them cool completely before freezing. I simply put them in a Ziploc-type bag, get as much air out as possible before zipping it up, and put it in the freezer. This is actually the original recipe x 4, but I divide it into 5 loaves so they are smaller and will fit in the bags. This size fits perfectly into the gallon bags. To thaw, just let it sit on the counter.