BANANA BREAD

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