Honey Banana Bread
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This is my go to recipe when I want something comforting and delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. Ripe bananas are the star here, providing natural sweetness along with potassium and fiber that make this treat feel a little bit indulgent and a little bit wholesome. The honey adds such a lovely depth of flavor while keeping the loaf moist, and honestly, you probably have everything in your pantry already. With just twenty minutes of prep and thirty five minutes in the oven, you'll have warm slices ready before dinner time. It's affordable, straightforward, and absolutely foolproof even for beginner bakers.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 200 gsugar
- 3large eggs
- 946 mlmature bananas(diced)
- 100 mlhoney
- 8 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 120 gwalnuts (optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Use a thermometer for accurate temperature.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for a quicker process.
- 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the mashed bananas.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients to ensure even mixing.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Tip: Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
- 6
If using walnuts, fold them into the batter at this stage.
Tip: You can also toast the walnuts for added flavor.
- 7
Pour the batter into a greased 20cm x 20cm loaf tin.
Tip: Smooth the top for an even bake.
- 8
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Use a skewer to ensure even cooking.
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