Banana Bread

A bit of background

Fun fact: Banana bread is believed to have originated in America around the 1930s with the advent of baking powder. It was a byproduct of the Great Depression as resourceful housewives did not want to waste overripe bananas.

Using overripe bananas is still a great idea today. Here’s a helpful tip: when you have overripe bananas, wrap them in cling film and freeze them. When you’re ready to make banana bread, simply defrost and mash them up.

How to make banana bread

You only need pantry staples such as flour, baking powder, sugar, eggs, and overripe bananas for this recipe. To make even more irresistible, we’re adding in a generous handful of chocolate chips. The combination of bananas and chocolate is truly divine, and it makes this bread feel a little more indulgent.

This banana bread is incredibly easy to make, and it’s perfect for bakers of all levels. Even if you’re new to baking, you’ll be able to whip up this bread with ease. It’s a one-bowl recipe, which means you’ll have less dishes to clean up afterwards – always a bonus!

Enjoy fresh from the oven, or toast a slice and spread it with a little butter for an extra special treat. However you choose to serve it, this is sure to be a hit. Happy baking!

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Banana Bread

Author: Shay Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baking, Bread Recipe Keys: V vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 50 mins Total Time 1 hr

Cooking Temp: 180  °C Servings: 12

Dietary:

V vegetarian

Description

This banana bread is incredibly easy to make, and it's perfect for bakers of all levels. Even if you're new to baking, you'll be able to whip up this bread with ease. It's a one-bowl recipe, which means you'll have less dishes to clean up afterwards - always a bonus!

Ingredients

Servings

• 140 g Butter
• 60 g Brown Sugar
• 60 g Sugar (White, granulated)
• 2 Eggs
• 150 g Flour
• 3 tsp Baking Powder
• 3 Bananas (ripe)
• 100 g Dark Chocolate

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 180ºC/160ºC fan (356ºF / 320ºF fan bake)

2. Cream the butter and both the sugars together.

3. Add in the eggs and a little bit of the flour (2 tbsp) and mix together.

4. Add in the remaining ingredients (flour, baking powder, mashed banana, and chocolate chips), mixing until just combined.

5. Bake in a loaf tin for 50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in to the middle comes out clean. Leave to cool for 10mins until taking out of the tin.

Note

If you want normal plain banana bread, just leave out the chocolate chips. 

Feel free to make other additions such as 1 tsp of cinnamon to change up the flavour, or add in other tasty bites such as walnuts. 

Keywords: baking, banana bread