Mangu

banana-bread

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Banana bread is a type of bread made from mashed bananas. It is often a moist, sweet, cake-like bread which originated in the United States and became popular in the Great Depression. The simplicity of its recipe, which uses overripe bananas, makes it a common choice for home bakers. While traditional banana bread is often flavored with vanilla or cinnamon, modern variations may include chocolate chips, nuts, or other fruits.

butter

baking soda

salt

vanilla extract

all-purpose flour

banana leaf

egg

powdered sugar

Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2-3 ripe bananas

  • 1/3 cup melted butter

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • Pinch of salt

  • 3/4 cup sugar

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour


Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), and butter a 4x8-inch loaf pan.

  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until completely smooth. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.

  3. Mix in the baking soda and salt. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix in the flour.

  4. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour at 350°F (175°C), or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.

  5. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then remove the banana bread from the pan and let cool completely before serving. Slice and serve.