Ingredients and Weight:
- Bread flour: 500g (1 pound)
- Butter: 100g (3.5 oz)
- Sugar: 150g (5 oz)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Bananas: 3 medium, peeled and mashed
- Baking powder: 2 tsp
- Salt: 1 tsp
- Milk or water: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Walnuts or chocolate chips (optional): 50g (2 oz)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes (excluding baking time)
- Cooking Time: 45-60 minutes in a preheated oven
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the bread flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the mashed bananas until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add walnuts or chocolate chips, if desired.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured bread pan.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming the bread is divided into 8 equal slices)
Calories: 350 kcal, Fat: 14g, Carbohydrates: 60g, Protein: 8g, Fiber: 3g (Based on ingredients listed)
Dish Characteristics:
- The bread is soft and moist with a rich banana flavor.
- The addition of walnuts or chocolate chips adds a crunchy or chocolatey contrast to the bread.
- It is perfect for breakfast, snack, or as a dessert with tea or coffee.
User Comments:
- "This banana bread is so delicious! The bananas give it a great flavor."
- "I added chocolate chips to my bread and it was amazing!"
- "I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfectly!"
- "This bread is perfect for weekend mornings with coffee."
- "A great way to use up ripe bananas!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture in the bread.
- Do not overmix the batter; this can lead to a tough bread texture.
- Adjust baking time according to your oven's calibration; check frequently towards the end of baking time to avoid overbaking.
