How To Make Banana Bread

How to Make Banana Bread
A Demonstration by
Capt Julian Brayman
CIC Course
28 October 2011

Overview
 Cooking

utensils required
 Ingredients
 Step-by-step instructions
 Quiz

Cooking Utensils
Large Bowl

Large Bowl

Small Bowl

Dry measuring cup
Sifter
Fork

Electric Mixer

Measuring Spoons
Rubber spatula
Toothpicks

9 x 5 inch loaf pan

Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
4 overripe bananas
1 cup sugar

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¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) of unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 large eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract ½ cup pecans, finely chopped Confectioners sugar, for dusting (if desired)

Demonstration – Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan Demonstration – Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

Demonstration – Step 3

Mash 2 of the bananas with a fork in a small bowl so they still have a bit of texture Demonstration – Step 4

With an electric mixer fitted with a wire whisk, whip the remaining (2) bananas and sugar together for a good 3 minutes; you want a light and fluffy banana cream.

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Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla

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Beat well and scrape down the sides of the bowl Demonstration – Step 7

Mix in the dry ingredients just until incorporated; no need to overly blend

Demonstration – Step 8

Fold in the nuts and the mashed bananas (from the small bowl) with a rubber spatula

Demonstration – Step 9

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan

Demonstration – Step 10

Give the pan a good rap on the counter to get any air bubbles out

Demonstration – Step 11

Bake for about 1 hour and
15 minutes. Rotate pan periodically to ensure even browning.

Demonstration – Step 12

Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean, it is done. Demonstration – Step 13 and 14
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13: Cool the bread in the pan for 10 min, then turn