Thank goodness for good random cravings and ripe bananas because they brought this magical banana nut bread to life. And no not to ruin things for you, but it’s oh-so-great. If you’ve never heard of it before, it’s a bread with nuts that doesn’t have a crust, but has the closest thing to a loaf of bread you’d ever see, only it has nutty overtones instead of the usual wheatiness. It is truly a remarkable and delicious creation.
The banana nut bread is very thin, about as much as one-fourth of an inch. That’s the perfect width for a knife to slice it, and then the great thing about this design is that the slices it makes are crisp and have a slight browning. Slices from store bought varieties tend to be brittle and flaky, almost like cardboard. But when you slice this, you get a loaf that is light and airy, yet hearty enough to hold its own.
There are many recipes out there for banana nut bread. What I love is the fact that it’s so versatile, which makes it so good for people who have different tastes and who don’t necessarily like the same things. For example, some people may be allergic to wheat, so the lack of wheat would make this an excellent recipe for them. Others may prefer the flavor of honey or cinnamon, so the inclusion of those ingredients could really enhance the flavor of this bread. In fact, it’s possible to create the right combination of ingredients for any recipe, allowing even the most uninspired to cook to come up with a wonderful loaf of bread.
Before we begin mixing banana nut bread, we need to ensure that all of our ingredients are at room temperature, which means that we must prepare them according to package directions. If they are not, we can overheat our bowls and cut our attempts short. Then, as we start our mixture, we want to make sure that the mixer is on the lowest speed, to prevent burning of the sugar or flour.
Next, we add the wet ingredients, mixing thoroughly until they are combined into a batter. Next, we stir in the dry ingredients, folding the dry ingredients gently into the wet. Once we have finished our batter, we will spoon it into our pans, lining them up according to the recipe. If we find that the pans are uneven, we can simply lift them out of their holes and give them a slight twist or dent. This will ensure an even coating of the bread with the banana.
Now, we can begin our execution of the banana bread by placing about two tablespoons of the mixture onto our baked breads. We will then spread them across the top of our baking pan. Once they are completely covered in batter, we will put our second large eggs into one of our nonstick bakeware dishes.
Once our bananas are fully coated, we will spoon the mixture into our cups, stirring to mix the ingredients together until they are completely smooth and spreadable. Then, we will put our second, boiled egg into one of our cookie cutter molds, making sure that the bottom of the egg is fully submerged in the banana bread. We will repeat this process until we have completely used up all of the mixture that we need for our recipe. Once that is done, we will spoon the remaining mixture into our pastry bags with our butter and salt. We will then stick our cookies into our preheated oven, which should reach 350 degrees.
It is important to note that while we are taking our banana bread, we do not want to overcook it. The reason for this is because we want to ensure that it is still very soft and moist when we remove it from the oven. Once it has reached that temperature, we will place it on a wire rack to finish baking it. Another tip that you can use is to allow your bananas to finish baking for about ten minutes before removing them from the oven. This will help you ensure that your bananas are fully cooked in order for you to enjoy the best banana bread recipes that you have ever tasted!
