Banana bread is a classic recipe that has been a staple in households for generations. This delicious bread is a quick bread, which means it can be made without yeast and doesn’t require a long proofing time. It’s also a great way to use up overripe bananas that might otherwise go to waste. Banana bread is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients, and it’s a perfect dessert or even a quick breakfast or snack.
One of the great things about banana bread is its versatility. It can be made with a variety of add-ins such as chocolate chips, nuts, or even dried fruit, to make it even more delicious. Additionally, it can be made with different types of flour such as whole wheat, almond, or even gluten-free flour, to accommodate dietary restrictions. Whether you’re baking for yourself or for a crowd, banana bread is a crowd-pleaser that is sure to satisfy.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Breads
Cuisine: Caribbean
Servings: 1 loaf
Ingredients
- 1½ cups sifted flour
- ½ cups wholewheat flour
- 2/3 cups sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup raisins seedless
- 2 tbsp. evaporated milk
- ¾ cups mashed banana
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. vanilla essence
- 1 tsp. ginger powder
Instructions
- Beat the eggs. Combine the eggs, milk, vanilla essence and oil.
- Mash the bananas with a fork. Add the mash bananas to the egg, oil, and milk mixture.
- Sift the dry ingredients together. Pour the liquid mixture into the flour and mix well. Mix in the raisins.
- Pour into greased loaf pan. Bake at 350°F for about 1 hour or until it is brown.
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Banana Raisin Bread
Ingredients
- 1½ cups sifted flour
- ½ cups wholewheat flour
- 2/3 cups sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup raisins seedless
- 2 tbsp. evaporated milk
- ¾ cups mashed banana
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. vanilla essence
- 1 tsp. ginger powder
Instructions
- Beat the eggs. Combine the eggs, milk, vanilla essence and oil.
- Mash the bananas with a fork. Add the mash bananas to the egg, oil, and milk mixture.
- Sift the dry ingredients together. Pour the liquid mixture into the flour and mix well. Mix in the raisins.
- Pour into greased loaf pan. Bake at 350°F for about 1 hour or until it is brown.
