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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
1/2 cup soft butter
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups flour
2 beaten eggs
3 ripe bananas (mashed)
1 tsp baking soda
a pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
nuts or chocolate chips (optional)

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 to 350°F.

2

Cream the butter and the sugar.

3

Add the eggs and stir.

4

Add the mashed bananas and the vanilla extract and stir to combine.

5

Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir well until smooth. (Fold in the optional nuts or chocolate chips now!)

6

Pour your batter into a floured and buttered loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

loaf pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Banana Loaf

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