The Starter Jar's Best Sourdough Apple Cinnamon Loaf: A Moist, Spiced, and Effortlessly Delicious Recipe
Discover The Starter Jar's best sourdough apple cinnamon loaf recipe. Achieve a moist, spiced, and tender bread with ease, perfect for any baker. — Published October 20, 2026 at 6:04 AM UTC.
Ingredients
- 200g active sourdough starter (fed and bubbly, or unfed discard)
- 240g all-purpose flour
- 50g granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 60ml milk (any kind, whole or plant-based works well)
- 60ml melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and diced (about 1 cup, e.g., Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- Optional topping: 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Optional topping: 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan, ensuring full coverage to prevent sticking.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the active sourdough starter, egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until they are thoroughly combined and smooth.
Step 3
In a separate medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt, whisking them well to distribute evenly.
Step 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can lead to a tough loaf.
Step 5
Gently fold in the diced apples until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Step 6
Pour the prepared batter into your greased loaf pan, spreading it evenly with the back of a spoon or spatula.
Step 7
For an optional sweet topping, drizzle 1 tablespoon of melted butter evenly over the batter, then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.
Step 8
Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Step 9
Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Once fully cooled, slice and serve your delicious sourdough apple cinnamon loaf warm or at room temperature.
