Banana Bread

Banana bread became popular in the United States around the 1930s. It’s a delicious sweet bread with a cake-like texture. There are countless variations with nuts, raisins, and chocolate.

Servings: 6 - 8
Prep time: 15 min
Cooking time: 60 min

Ingredients:

• 400 g flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 120 g butter
• 150 g brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3 overripe bananas
• Pinch of salt

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C.
2. Melt the butter.
3. Beat the eggs.
4. Grease a 25 cm loaf tin lightly.

Method:

1. Add the bananas to a large mixing bowl and mash them with a fork until semi-smooth.
2. Add the melted butter, sugar, and eggs. Mix well.
3. Add the baking powder and a pinch of salt. Sift in the flour and mix until you have a smooth batter.
4. Pour the batter into the tin and bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.