Ingredients and Weight:
- Spelt flour: 2 cups (10 ounces)
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (5 ounces)
- Baking soda: 2 teaspoons
- Ground cinnamon: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Bananas, mashed: 3 (12 ounces)
- Sugar: 1 cup (8 ounces)
- Large eggs: 2
- Canola oil: 1/2 cup (4 ounces)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Walnuts, chopped: 1/2 cup (2 ounces)
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the spelt flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mash the bananas. Whisk in the sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 250 (per slice)
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 20g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and tender crumb
- Slightly sweet banana flavor
- Nutty crunch from the walnuts
- Healthy alternative to traditional banana bread using spelt flour
User Comments:
- "This bread is absolutely delicious! It's moist, fluffy, and full of banana flavor. I love the addition of walnuts for extra crunch."
- "I'm not usually a fan of spelt flour, but this bread changed my mind. It's so light and airy, and the banana flavor is perfectly balanced."
- "This is the best banana bread I've ever had! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and I love that it's made with healthier ingredients."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the batter, as this will result in a tough bread.
- If you don't have walnuts, you can substitute pecans or almonds.
- To make a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour blend instead of spelt flour.
