Description
Sweet banana bread emerges as a comforting classic that blends ripe bananas with warm spices. Moist crumb and rich flavors invite bakers to savor a slice of homemade goodness you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 225 grams (8 ounces) ripe bananas
- 175 grams (6.2 ounces) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 225 grams (8 ounces) self-raising flour
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 175 grams (6.2 ounces) caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a loaf tin with grease and parchment paper.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, transform ripe bananas into a silky, uniform purée using a fork or potato masher.
- Using an electric mixer, whip butter and sugar together until light and airy, creating a creamy texture.
- Incorporate eggs into the butter mixture one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure smooth integration.
- Gently sift dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt – over the wet mixture, folding carefully to maintain airiness.
- Introduce milk to the batter, stirring minimally until ingredients are just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf tin, using a spatula to create an even surface.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a skewer that should emerge clean when removed.
- Allow the bread to rest in the tin for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to complete cooling and set the structure.
Notes
- Use overripe, spotty bananas for maximum sweetness and deeper flavor profile.
- Replace butter with coconut oil or vegetable oil for a dairy-free alternative that maintains moisture.
- Experiment with adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and texture without compromising the bread’s soft interior.
- Reduce sugar content by using ripe bananas and adding a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg