The perfect banana bread
Isolation has led many to try new things. Some got creative in the kitchen and baked a "banana bread". Especially in social media the "banana bread" went viral. And this is understandable, because it is super delicious and very easy to prepare.
What is banana bread anyway?
"Banana bread" is actually not bread at all. It is more like a cake that is baked in a box form. In the USA it is eaten with pleasure for breakfast. For a classic banana bread you need basic ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, eggs and baking powder. Of course, bananas are not to be missed.
Tips for the perfect banana bread
There are also a few things to consider with banana bread:
- Don't use too many bananas, otherwise the banana bread will be too heavy and too moist.
- The bananas have to be ripe, preferably the skin already has many brown spots. Then the fruits are sweet enough and can be processed to a nice cream.
- For the bread to rise well, the moist ingredients (butter, eggs, milk and bananas) should be mixed separately from the dry ingredients (flour, salt, sugar and baking powder).
- For a special taste experience you can refine the bread before baking: with chopped walnuts or macadamia nuts, chopped chocolate, coconut flakes, raisins or sugared ginger.
- The bread also tastes great with a chocolate icing or delicious crumbles.
- It is well known that the banana bread is known in a box form. You can vary this however also. How about small muffins? Perfect for on the way. But you have to keep in mind that smaller cakes have a shorter baking time than large cakes.
- The banana bread should be kept in the refrigerator. Either wrap it in cling film or a cloth. This way the bread stays fresh for about a week. You can also freeze the banana bread and defrost it if necessary.
Recipes
There are many different ways to bake a banana bread. Here you will find a variety of recipes, which will surely have something for every taste:
- Classic Banana Bread
- Walnut and banana bread
- Strawberry and banana bread with macadamia sour cream
- Banana bread cinnamon muffins
- Peanut banana bread
- Biscuit-banana bread with cinnamon and peanut butter glaze
- Banana-chocolate bread
- Apple-caramel-banana bread
- Honey and banana bread with buttermilk
- Sweet potato and banana bread
Also vegans do not go out empty. If you are on a vegan diet or just want to try a vegan cake, you can find recipes here:
- Classic vegan banana bread
- Vegan banana bread with walnuts and chocolate
- Vegan banana bread with chocolate
- Vegan banana bread with oatmeal and apples
- Vegan banana bread with dates and walnuts
Have fun baking and bon appétit!