Banana Bread
Tired of the same old banana recipes? Try this delicious Banana Bread! With just a few simple ingredients, it's a moist, sweet treat that's sure to please. Perfect for breakfast, brunch or as an afternoon snack. Plus, it's easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy!
Ahh, banana bread! Who doesn't just love the aroma of the sweet, amazing baking that is made in your kitchen? Banana bread has been one of my favorite and classic recipes for years. It’s not only a reliable crowd pleaser, but it’s also super simple to make. Sure, banana bread knows no season, but right now is when the yellow fruit is at its best.
For my version of the classic treat, you just need a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in the pantry. Whip together some butter and sugar until nice and fluffy, and then add a mix of flour, baking powder and mashed banana. In no time you’ll have a delectable and fragrant mixture that will be ready to be slid into the oven.
When it comes out, make sure you take your time and let it cool down before you dive in. Drizzle a sweet glaze on top with some dried banana chips for a real treat. Trust me, nothing spells love like a freshly baked banana bread ready to be shared with your friends and family. Enjoy!
Why You’ll Love This Banana Bread Recipe
These are all the reasons I'm loving this Banana Bread recipe:
It's a classic: Banana bread has been around for generations and is beloved by many. It's adapted and reinvented over the years and has become an enduring classic.
It's easy to make: With just a few simple ingredients and instructions, you can whip up a delicious banana bread in no time. Plus, it's not complicated to make so it's great for beginner bakers.
It's delicious: This banana bread recipe has a moist and fluffy texture, with the perfect balance of sweetness. It's perfect for snacking, spreading with butter, or making into toast.
Banana Bread
Tired of the same old banana recipes? Try this delicious Banana Bread! With just a few simple ingredients, it's a moist, sweet treat that's sure to please. Perfect for breakfast, brunch or as an afternoon snack. Plus, it's easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 140g butter, softened, plus extra for the tin
- 140g caster sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 140g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 very ripe bananas, mashed
- 50g icing sugar
- handful dried banana chips, for decoration
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
- Step 2: Grease a 2lb loaf tin and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper.
- Step 3: Using an electric mixer, whip together 140g of softened butter and 140g of caster sugar until the combination reaches a light and airy consistency. Then gradually incorporate 2 large eggs, beaten, into the mixture alongside a small portion of the 140g of flour.
- Step 4: Incorporate the left over flour, baking powder (1 tsp) and mashed bananas (2) into the mixture.
- Step 5: Place the mixture in the ready tin and bake for about 50 minutes, accounting for regular skewer checks between 30-40 minutes; ensuring it is able to be inserted and removed with no residue. The baking time may differ depending on the form of the tin.
- Step 6: Allow the tin to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Step 7: Combine 50g of icing sugar with 2 to 3 teaspoons of water to create a thin glaze.
- Step 8: Top the cake off with a drizzle of icing and garnish with banana chips.
