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Easy Banana Bread

Cultural Context

Banana bread has its roots in the United States, gaining popularity during the Great Depression as a way to use overripe bananas. It embodies the spirit of resourcefulness and comfort food, often enjoyed as a snack or breakfast item. Today, variations abound, with additions like chocolate chips or nuts, making it a beloved treat worldwide.

AmericanUSdessert
75 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
3 ripe bananas
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour milk
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cinnamon
optional nuts and raisins

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor while reducing saturated fat.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds moisture and a unique flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2

Gather sugar, shortening, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour milk.

3

Prepare sour milk by adding vinegar to regular milk and letting it sit for a minute.

4

Defrost bananas from the freezer and mash them in a bowl.

5

Use 3 small bananas, as they are smaller than usual.

6

Mix the mashed bananas with sugar, shortening, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour milk until combined.

7

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

8

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.

9

Optionally add nuts and raisins to the batter.

10

Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray and pour the batter into the pan.

11

Bake for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

12

Let the banana bread cool in the pan before removing it.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

loaf panmixing bowlsmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutennutsdairy

Also Known As

Banana LoafQuick Banana Bread

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