Banana Bread

                                                    

Banana bread is a popular and delicious baked treat that's loved by many. It's a moist, sweet bread that's made with ripe bananas, which not only add flavor but also help to keep the bread moist. The basic recipe for banana bread typically includes flour, sugar, eggs, butter or oil, baking soda, and baking powder. Variations can include nuts, chocolate chips, or other add-ins to make the bread even more flavorful. Banana bread is easy to make and can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or even as a dessert. It's a great way to use up overripe bananas and is a beloved classic in the world of baking.

Making banana bread without an oven is possible! Here's a recipe for making banana bread using a stove top and a covered pot:

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Banana Bread Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Banana Bread Recipe 

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir until just combined.
4. Grease a 6-7 inch round cake pan or loaf pan with oil or butter.
5. Pour the banana bread batter into the greased pan, and smooth out the surface with a spatula.
6. Place a trivet or a small upside-down plate in the bottom of a large pot with a lid. Fill the pot with water to a depth of about 1 inch.
7. Place the cake pan or loaf pan on top of the trivet or plate in the pot. The water should come up to the level of the batter but not cover it.
8. Cover the pot with the lid and heat over medium heat for 10 minutes.
9. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for another 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
10. Remove the pan from the pot and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Why Peoples Love Banana Bread

People love banana bread because it's easy to make, a great way to use up overripe bananas, has a moist and tender texture, a slightly sweet flavor, and can be customized with add-ins. It's a versatile baked good that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere.

 

 

 

Prep Time              Cook Time                  Total Time

10 Mins                             60 Mins                            70 Mins

 

 

 

Tips

1. If coconut oil is added to the bread, it solidifies when refrigerated, hence the bread also becomes dense when you refrigerate it. So before serving just warm up the bread and the bread will have its natural texture back.
2. You can skip adding sunflower seeds. You can also choose to add nuts or edible seeds  or dry fruits of your choice. Walnuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, pistachios, raisins, flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds are some good options.
3. I  have made the banana bread with whole wheat flour, but if you want you can make it with all purpose flour or half-half of both the flours.

 

FAQ

Qua - Why is baking soda used in banana bread?

Ans - Baking soda works best in conjunction with an acidic ingredient. In the case of banana bread, this may be buttermilk, brown sugar, molasses or the bananas themselves. Recipes generally include just enough baking soda to balance the acidity in the batter

 

Qua - Is banana bread a junk food?

Ans - You may find banana bread delicious, but conventional banana breads tend to be high in added sugar, refined carbs, and calories. Thus, it's best to enjoy banana bread occasionally as part of a balanced, nutrient-dense diet.

 

Qua - What happens if I don't put baking soda in my banana bread?

Ans - What happens if I leave out baking soda? If you're out of baking soda, fear not. Without a leavening agent like baking soda or baking powder, bread and cakes can still be made, they just won't rise as well. This banana bread recipe without baking soda has baking powder instead of soda.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2. Serve hot with rice, roti, or any bread of your choice.

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