Simple Banana Bread Recipe

This simple to make Banana loaf recipe is based on an old family recipe. It is quick, easy to make and packed full of flavour with a smooth, creamy texture that is best to be enjoyed warm with lashings of custard.

Ingredients

• 3x Ripe Bananas
• 12oz Self-Raising Flour
• 4oz Unsalted Butter
• 4oz Caster Sugar
• 2x Large Eggs
• A Pinch of Salt

Suggestion: Add a generous handful of chocolate chips

Equipment

• 1x 2lb Loaf Tin
• 1x Cooling Wire Rack
• 2x Mixing Bowls / Jugs
• Tin Foil
  
  

Instructions

Creating the Mixture

1. In a mixing bowl mix the butter and sugar until smooth, gradually add the eggs whilst mixing thoroughly
   
   
2. In a separate bowl mash bananas into a smooth paste
   
   
3. Mix 1/3 of the flour into the butter, sugar and egg mixture
   
   
4. Mix 1/3 of mashed banana into butter mixture
   
   
5. Continue point 4 and 5 until all the ingredients are mixed thoroughly
   
   
6. Add a pinch of salt, continue mixing until it has reached a creamy texture

Baking Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 180°C / Gas mark 4 / 350°F
   
   
2. Line a loaf tin with foil and pour in the mixture, fold over the foil to cover the top.
   
   
3. Place in the oven for 1 hour. Uncover the top of the banana bread and cook for a further 15 minutes until golden brown.
   
   
4. Remove the banana bread from the loaf tin using the foil underneath to easily remove. Place onto a wire rack to cool.
   
   

To Serve

Once the bread has cooled, cut into thick slices and add butter or add a dash of warm custard.