Banana Bread
Banana bread became popular during the Great Depression as a way to use overripe bananas instead of wasting them.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Banana Bread
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
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In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs and mix well.
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In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
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If desired, fold in the chopped nuts.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 230kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9g14%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 19g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
