An Apple Fritter Discard Loaf is a great way to use up sourdough discard while combining the delicious flavors of an apple fritter. It’s sweet, moist, and filled with spiced apples—perfect for fall baking! Here’s how to make one:
Apple Fritter Sourdough Discard Loaf
Ingredients:
For the Loaf:
- 1/2 cup sourdough discard (unfed)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk (or almond milk)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (or oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Apple Filling:
- 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
For the Glaze (Optional):
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Apple Filling:
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the apples soften and caramelize slightly.
- Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
2. Make the Batter:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sourdough discard, milk, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
3. Assemble the Loaf:
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Spread half of the apple filling over the batter.
- Pour the remaining batter on top, then add the remaining apple filling, swirling it into the batter with a knife or skewer for a marbled effect.
4. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
5. Glaze (Optional):
- Mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf before slicing and serving.
This loaf combines the slight tang of sourdough discard with the warm, comforting flavors of spiced apples, making it a perfect fall treat!