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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
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
0.5 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup white sugar
3 large bananas (or 4 small bananas)
1 teaspoon baking soda
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 cup chopped pecans (or other 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

Gather all ingredients: 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 0.5 cups whole wheat flour, 1 cup white sugar, 3 large bananas (or 4 small bananas), 1 teaspoon baking soda, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.5 cup chopped pecans.

2

In a bowl, combine 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour and 0.5 cups of whole wheat flour.

3

Add 1 cup of white sugar to the flour mixture.

4

Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 0.5 teaspoon of salt to the flour mixture.

5

Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly with a whisk or wooden spoon until well combined.

6

Add 0.5 cup of chopped pecans to the dry mixture and toss to coat them in the flour.

7

In a separate bowl, mash 3 large bananas (or 4 small bananas) until smooth.

8

Combine the mashed bananas with the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.

9

Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.

10

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

loaf panmixing bowlswhiskwooden spoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Banana Loaf

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