Description
Sweet banana loaf promises comfort and nostalgia in every slice, blending ripe fruit with warm spices for a delightful treat. Homemade goodness awaits you, with simple ingredients creating a memorable, moist bread perfect for sharing or savoring alone.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 225 grams (8 ounces) self-raising flour
- 2 eggs
Sweeteners and Fats:
- 175 grams (6 ounces) caster sugar
- 100 grams (4 ounces) butter, softened
Leavening and Liquid:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare a 2lb loaf tin by lightly greasing and lining with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Combine softened butter, caster sugar, eggs, mashed bananas, self-raising flour, baking powder, and milk in a large mixing bowl, ensuring all ingredients are at room temperature.
- Blend the ingredients using an electric mixer or wooden spoon until the mixture becomes smooth and well-incorporated, avoiding over-mixing.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared tin, carefully spreading it evenly with a spatula to create a uniform surface.
- Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 55-60 minutes, monitoring the loaf’s golden-brown color and rising profile.
- Test the loaf’s doneness by inserting a skewer into the center; it should emerge clean or with minimal crumbs attached.
- Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to rest in the tin for 5 minutes, helping it set and preventing potential crumbling.
- Gently remove the banana loaf from the tin and transfer to a wire rack, letting it cool completely to room temperature.
- Once cooled, slice the loaf into generous portions and serve, enjoying the moist, fragrant banana bread.
Notes
- Softening Bananas: Choose overripe bananas with dark brown or black spots for maximum sweetness and intense banana flavor.
- Mixing Technique: Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough, dense texture; mix just until ingredients are combined for a tender crumb.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap self-raising flour with a gluten-free alternative like almond or coconut flour, adding 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum for better binding.
- Moisture Control: If bananas are extra wet, pat them dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from making the loaf soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg