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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 to overripe bananas
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup butter (100 grams)
2 eggs
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla essence
¼ cup optional ingredients like raisins, walnuts, cocoa powder, chocolate chips

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 oven at 350°F.

2

Peel the bananas and remove any dark spots.

3

Mash to a chunky consistency.

4

Cube the butter and melt in the microwave.

5

Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas.

6

Mix in sugar, vanilla essence and beaten eggs.

7

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon powder.

8

Add to the wet ingredients.

9

Whisk together until smooth.

10

Pour into a buttered and floured loaf pan.

11

Bake for 45 to 55 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

loaf panmixing bowlswhiskmicrowave

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Banana Loaf

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