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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
4 ripe bananas
1 cup nuts (optional)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup walnuts (optional)
1 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Mash the bananas into a puree until very soft and overripe.

2

Grind the nuts into medium-sized crumbs, preferably slightly toasting them beforehand.

3

Mix all the ingredients together, adding lemon juice to neutralize the baking soda.

4

Grease the baking pan with vegetable oil, optionally placing parchment paper on the bottom.

5

Pour the dough into the pan.

6

Place the pan in a preheated oven at 180 to 190°C for 50 to 60 minutes.

7

Check for readiness with a wooden skewer.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking panoven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Banana Loaf

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