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THE BEST Banana Bread ever! WITH ICING!! How to make easy banana bread ~using black bananas #food

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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
6 ripe bananas
2.25 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
4 small eggs
3/4 cup oil
1/2 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup regular milk (with 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice)
1 teaspoon imitation vanilla
chia seeds (optional)
powdered sugar (for icing)
milk (for icing)

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 350°F (175°C).

2

Spray the loaf pans with cooking spray.

3

Mash the ripe bananas until almost runny and set aside.

4

Make buttermilk by adding 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice to 1 cup of regular milk.

5

In a bowl, combine 2.25 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt, and mix.

6

Add 1 teaspoon baking soda to the buttermilk and stir until foamy.

7

Combine the banana mixture with the dry ingredients.

8

Add 4 small eggs to the mixture.

9

Pour in 3/4 cup of oil and mix everything together.

10

Add 1 teaspoon imitation vanilla and optional chia seeds, then mix again.

11

Divide the batter between two loaf pans and bake in the oven.

12

After baking, poke holes in the bread and pour icing made from powdered sugar and milk over the top.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

loaf pansmixing bowlswhiskfork

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Banana Loaf

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