Description
This sourdough apple crumb loaf transforms leftover starter discard into a golden, tender bread studded with diced apples and topped with a buttery cinnamon crumb. The natural tang from the discard balances the sweetness of brown sugar and warm spices, creating a moist crumb perfect for breakfast or dessert. With simple pantry ingredients and basic tools, you’ll learn how to combine wet and dry components, fold in apples, prepare a crisp crumb topping, and bake until golden. Serve warm with butter, jam, or ice cream for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a large bowl whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time, stir in yogurt and vanilla extract, and fold in sourdough starter discard.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
5. Fold in the chopped apples.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
7. In a small bowl mix flour, brown sugar, softened butter, and cinnamon with your fingers until coarse crumbs form.
8. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter and gently press it down.
9. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, tenting with foil if the top browns too quickly.
10. Let the loaf rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift it out and cool completely on a rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: bread
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
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