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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
2 cups plain flour
1 and 2/3 cups sugar
2 cups ripe mashed bananas
2/3 cups fresh milk or evaporated milk
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 and 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
flaked almonds (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

Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius (fan-assisted).

2

Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar to prevent lumps.

3

In another bowl, mix together eggs, vegetable oil, fresh milk, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas.

4

If bananas are not ripe, bake them in the oven at 150 degrees Celsius until black all over to use for banana bread.

5

Combine the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully combined.

6

Grease the baking pans with butter or oil spray to prevent sticking.

7

Divide the mixture almost equally into two baking pans.

8

Top the banana bread with flaked almonds or other nuts like walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips.

9

Bake in the oven for about 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking pansmixing bowlssifter

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Banana Loaf

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