Introduction to Banana Bread
Banana bread is a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of ripe bananas with a moist, tender crumb. It’s not only delicious but also a fantastic way to use up overripe bananas. This beloved loaf is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. we will explore a simple banana bread recipe and the steps to prepare it in your kitchen.
Ingredients Needed for Banana Bread.
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- Flour: One and a half cups (all-purpose)
- Baking soda: teaspoon
- Baking powder: half a cup
- Eggs: 3 eggs
- Cinnamon: teaspoon (ground)
- salt: teaspoon
- Bananas: 2 cups (mashed)
- Coconut oil: 2 tablespoons
- Honey: 3 tablespoons
Steps to Prepare Banana Bread
1 Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease the mold with cooking oil spray or butter.
2 Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3 Mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher, add the coconut oil, honey, sour cream, and eggs, and beat together with a hand mixer on medium-high speed until fully combined and smooth, about 2 minutes.
4 Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix with a rubber spatula until completely combined and no dry ingredients are visible.
5 Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the oven for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
6 Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then invert and cover the banana bread with plastic wrap to retain moisture.
Let the banana bread cool before slicing. It’s best enjoyed fresh, but it can also be stored for later. Enjoy your delicious homemade banana bread!