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Sierra Leone Banana Bread

Cultural Context

Sierra Leone Banana Bread reflects the country's love for bananas, a staple fruit found in abundance. Traditionally baked in homes, this sweet treat is often enjoyed during family gatherings or celebrations. The recipe has evolved, incorporating local flavors and ingredients, making it a beloved dessert not just in Sierra Leone but also among the diaspora, who cherish its nostalgic taste.

Sierra LeoneanSLdessert
75 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
5 small bananas
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup rice flour
10 tbsp oil
pinch of salt
1 tsp cinnamon (optional)

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dried fruit

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dried fruit offers natural sweetness and texture.

1

Mix the butter and sugar together in a bowl.

2

Add the self-rising flour and rice flour to the mixture.

3

Add a pinch of salt and mix all the dry ingredients together.

4

Mash the bananas, leaving some chunks, and add them to the mixture along with the eggs.

5

Mix all the wet ingredients together until combined.

6

Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

7

Pour the batter into a buttered baking pan.

8

Bake in the oven at 450°F for 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking panmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Sierra Leonean Banana BreadBanana Bread SL

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