American

Banana Bread

Easy · 1 hr

Makes 10AmericanVegetarianNut-free

Moist loaf made with overripe bananas and a hint of cinnamon. The ultimate use-it-up bake.

1 hrTotal time

10Makes

3Steps

AmericanCuisine

Method

Prep
Mix wet
Mash bananas and mix with melted butter, eggs, sugar and vanilla.
Why: Very ripe bananas give the best flavour and moisture.
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Prep
Fold dry
Fold in flour, bicarb and cinnamon until just combined.
Why: Over-mixing makes dense, tough bread.
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Finish
Bake
Pour into lined loaf tin. Bake at 180°C for 55 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
Why: Low-and-slow baking keeps the centre moist.
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Freeze overripe bananas whole — thaw and mash whenever you're ready to bake.

Prep
Mix wet
Mash bananas and mix with melted butter, eggs, sugar and vanilla.
Why: Very ripe bananas give the best flavour and moisture.
Cook from here
Prep
Fold dry
Fold in flour, bicarb and cinnamon until just combined.
Why: Over-mixing makes dense, tough bread.
Cook from here
Finish
Bake
Pour into lined loaf tin. Bake at 180°C for 55 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
Why: Low-and-slow baking keeps the centre moist.
Cook from here