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Banana Bread

Cultural Context

Banana bread is a popular quick bread that originated in the United States during the Great Depression. It became a staple in American households due to its simplicity and the ability to use overripe bananas that might otherwise go to waste. Today, it is enjoyed as a snack or dessert and can be found in various adaptations, including nut and chocolate chip variations.

AmericanUSdessert
50 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
4 ripe bananas
1/2 cup softened butter or margarine
2 eggs
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
all-purpose flour
sultanas (optional)

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

More nutritious option.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Lower in saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Natural sweetener.

1

Peel the ripe bananas and mash them in a bowl using a fork.

2

In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup of softened butter or margarine with the mashed bananas using a wooden spatula.

3

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (about 350°F).

4

Line the baking tin with parchment paper or grease it with butter and flour.

5

Add 2 eggs to the banana and butter mixture, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

6

Stir in 3/4 cup of brown sugar, mixing until combined and scraping the sides of the bowl.

7

Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence, and mix well.

8

Gradually add all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

9

Fold in sultanas if using.

10

Transfer the batter to the prepared baking tin and spread it evenly.

11

Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking tinlarge bowlforkwooden spatulaparchment paper

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Banana Loaf

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