Brunilda Schiavone Banana bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread that is made with mashed bananas. It is a popular breakfast or snack bread, and it can also be served as a dessert. Banana bread is relatively easy to make, and it is a great way to use up ripe bananas.
There are many different recipes for banana bread, but most of them include some combination of the following ingredients: mashed bananas, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, eggs, and butter or oil. Some recipes also include nuts, chocolate chips, or other flavorings.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup melted butter or oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and melted butter or oil.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the bread has cooled, you can slice and serve it. Banana bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Tips
- For a sweeter bread, add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar to the batter.
- For a more moist bread, add an extra 1/4 cup of mashed banana to the batter.
- For a more flavorful bread, add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- If you don’t have a loaf pan, you can bake the bread in a greased and floured 9×9 inch baking pan.
- To test if the bread is done, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the bread is done.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.
- Store the bread at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Banana bread can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I use overripe bananas in banana bread?
Yes, overripe bananas are actually the best bananas to use in banana bread. They are sweeter and have a more intense flavor.
2. Can I add other ingredients to banana bread?
Yes, you can add a variety of ingredients to banana bread, such as nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit.
3. How do I store banana bread?
Banana bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
4. Can I freeze banana bread?
Yes, banana bread can be frozen for up to 3 months.
5. How do I reheat banana bread?
Banana bread can be reheated in the microwave or in the oven.
6. What is the best way to serve banana bread?
Banana bread can be served plain, or with butter, cream cheese, or fruit.
Banana bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up ripe bananas, and it is also a fun and easy bread to make.
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