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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
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 ripe bananas
1 stick melted butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 lightly beaten eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
toasted nuts

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

Whisk together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 3/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in a bowl.

2

Mash 3 ripe bananas in another bowl until they form a chunky paste.

3

Pour in 1 stick of melted butter, 3/4 cup of brown sugar, 2 lightly beaten eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the mashed bananas.

4

Stir everything together with a spatula.

5

Mix the flour mixture into the banana mixture.

6

Add toasted nuts to the batter.

7

Fill a greased and lined loaf pan with the batter and smooth the top.

8

Bake for 55 to 75 minutes.

9

Allow the bread to cool a bit before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Banana Loaf

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