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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
3 ripe bananas
3 small eggs (2 medium)
1 3/4 cups (124 g) flour
3/4 cup (150 g) sugar
1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
2 tbsp (28 g) butter
1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp vanilla
A dash (1/8 tsp) cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
Powdered sugar for dusting over the cake

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 325 degrees Fahrenheit (160 Celsius).

2

Whisk together eggs and sugar for a couple of minutes, or until fluffy.

3

Mash the bananas very well.

4

Combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a bowl.

5

Melt the butter in 30 seconds intervals until melted.

6

Pour the butter, oil and milk in the egg mixture and combine everything.

7

Add 1/2 of the dry ingredients, whisk it slightly and add the rest. Stir the batter and then mix in the mashed bananas.

8

Pour the mixture in a greased and lined baking pan and bake the cake for about 55 minutes to one hour. A toothpick inserted to the center should come out with wet crumbs, not batter.

9

Let the banana bread cool completely for about 2 - 3 hours before transferring it to a cutting board and slicing it up.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Banana Loaf

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