Banana Bread
Why is it called banana bread, and not banana cake? To me, yeast and proofing involved in bread making. Theoretically, banana loaf is more like a cake, rather than a bread. Here is my conclusion: despite the ingredient used and process involved, it’s called banana bread because it’s baked from a loaf pan, which is commonly utilized in bread baking.
Anyway, be it banana bread or banana cake, it’s my favourite since little. I decided to give this recipe that I found from Allrecipes.com a try. This banana bread has a strong banana flavour and very moist. It doesn’t take long before the loaf is gone!
Ingredients:
2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, soften
2 + 1/3 cup mashed overripe bananas
* Optional: add 1 tsp vanilla extract into batter
Directions:
1. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, cream together eggs, butter, brown sugar, and mashed banana with a electrical hand mixer on low speed, until well-mixed.
3. Slowly pour the egg mixture into flour mixture, while stirring. Mix well.
4. Pour batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake in preheated oven at 350 F for 60 – 65 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the centre of loaf should come out clean when cooked. Let bread cool in pan before serving.
Tags: Baking
March 7th, 2009 at 12:47 am
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