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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 1/4 cups (156 g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) kosher salt
1 cup (200 g) sugar
1/2 cup (114 g) butter
3 ripe bananas
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract

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 the appropriate temperature for baking banana bread.

2

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.

3

In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4

Add the ripe bananas to the butter and sugar mixture and mash until smooth.

5

Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.

6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

7

Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan (or mini loaf pans if using).

8

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

4.5″ x 8.5″ loaf pan3 Mini Loaf Pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Banana Loaf

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