Simple Way to Sourdough Banana Bread Martha Stewart

Perfect Sourdough Bread Sticks

Lift the loaf out of the tin using the parchment paper sling as handles.

Recipe Summary Perfect Sourdough Bread Sticks

These sourdough bread sticks can be made to fit any meal by topping them with different spices. They make a beautiful and tasty addition to soups and salads and are easily frozen to keep around for any time.

Ingredients | Sourdough Banana Bread Martha Stewart

3 tablespoons white sugar, divided

1 cup warm water, or more as needed

1 teaspoon active dry yeast

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup sourdough starter

1 egg, separated

cooking spray

Directions

Mix 2 tablespoons sugar with water until dissolved. Add yeast and let sit until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, mix remaining sugar, flour, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Combine sourdough starter and egg yolk in a separate bowl. Whisk egg white lightly and reserve in the refrigerator.

Pour yeast and sourdough mixtures over the flour mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon until dough starts to form and all dry ingredients are incorporated. Turn out onto a work surface and knead into a smooth ball.

Spray the inside of the bowl with cooking spray. Place dough in the bowl and cover with a cloth. Let rise for 1 hour.

Punch down dough and divide into 12 portions. Roll out into small balls; shape into 3- to 4-inch-long sticks. Divide bread sticks between 2 greased or nonstick pans. Cover with cloths and let rest for 45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove 1 pan at a time and brush tops with egg white. Continue baking until medium brown, 5 to 10 minutes more.

Add any toppings you like after brushing bread sticks with egg white.

You can use a stand mixer to mix the dough and knead it with the dough hook if preferred.

Let cool fully and place in a zip-top bag to freeze. Will last 6 to 8 months in the freezer with no change in the taste or consistency. To thaw: just place them in the oven at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes. Need them fast? Pop them in the microwave for 1 minute at power level 8 and put them in the oven for 4 minutes at 400 degrees F (200 degree C).

Info | Sourdough Banana Bread Martha Stewart

prep: 25 mins cook: 20 mins additional: 1 hr 50 mins total: 2 hrs 35 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 bread sticks

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