Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g)
- Brown sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Ripe bananas: 3, mashed (300g)
- Eggs: 2 large (100g)
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup (120ml)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
55-60 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
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 flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, and vegetable oil.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 300 per slice
- Total fat: 10g
- Saturated fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Total carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Warm and inviting aromas of banana and spices
- Moist and tender crumb
- Crispy and slightly browned crust
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert
User Comments:
- "This banana bread is incredible! The spices add a wonderful depth of flavor."
- "The bread is so moist and flavorful. I love the slightly crispy crust."
- "This is the best banana bread I have ever tasted. I will definitely be making it again."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For a more intense spice flavor, add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg.
- If you don't have vegetable oil, you can substitute canola or sunflower oil.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in a dense bread.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing to prevent it from crumbling.
