Hello Everyone,
Wondering about what to do with those overripe bananas? Have
you got overripe banana lying around or you just want to try making something new
for tea today?; You don't have to worry anymore because the answer to those
questions are here……….. let’s go bake some banana bread. Don't be put off by
the word “bread” as this recipe does not require any kneading, I mean this is
an easy recipe that gives perfect result every time. Just make sure that you
use overripe banana for that rich banana taste. This banana bread tastes so yummy and I am absolutely sure that you will enjoy it.
Serves 10
Preparation- less than 30min
Cooking time- 30min – 1hr
Ingredients
285g/10oz plain flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1tsp ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground mixed spice
½ tsp salt
110g/4oz butter,
plus extra for greasing
225g/8oz caster sugar
2 free-range eggs,
beaten
4 ripe bananas,
mashed
85ml/3fl oz buttermilk (or normal milk mixed with 1½
tsp lemon juice or
vinegar)
80g raisins
1 tsp vanilla extract
Method
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon, mixed spice
and salt into a large mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using
a wooden spoon or handheld mixer until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, mashed bananas, buttermilk, raisins and
vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture and mix well. Fold in the flour
mixture.
Grease a 20cm x 12.5cm/8in x 5in loaf tin or two smaller
tins and pour the cake mixture into the tin.
Transfer to the oven and bake for about an hour, or until
well-risen and golden-brown.
Remove from the oven and cool in the tin for a few minutes,
then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Suggested variations
Use half wholemeal flour and half
plain flour to get more fibre, add chopped walnut or pecan nuts to the mixture
to make it nutty. Add cocoa powder for that lovely chocolate flavour
Serving
suggestion
This bread can be eaten at anytime
of the day and it can also be toasted with butter
Nutritional Analysis
Nutrient
|
Per 100g
|
Per serving
|
Energy (Kcal)
Of which sugar (g)
|
248
26
|
333
36
|
Fat (g)
Of which saturates
|
8
5
|
11
6
|
Fibre(g)
|
1
|
1.34
|
Sodium(mg)
|
219.69
|
295.49
|
