Nic's Brill Banana Bread

This is a fantastic recipe and one of my favourites to bake as it has always turned out fabulously. A firm staffroom favourite and one which you can adapt to your own tastes. Also a great way of using up over-ripe bananas!

 

 



Ingredients:

250g plain flour
115g dark brown muscovado sugar
115g unsalted butter
1 tsp bicarb of soda
2 eggs
pinch of salt
500g mashed banana

Makes one large loaf

Prep Time: 20 mins
Baking Time: 30-35 mins

Method:

1. Pre-heat your oven to 180oc/ 350oF or Gas mark 4, and line your loaf tin. I have also tried baking this recipe in a 9inch x 9inch baking tray, which worked equally as well.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream your butter and sugar together till light and fluffy.
3. Stir in your eggs and mashed banana till well combined.
4. Sift your flour, bicarb and salt to the mix and fold in.
5. Transfer the mix to your prepared loaf tin and sprinkle the top with a little bit of extra sugar (this will almost go like caramel and give you a nice crunchy top mmmmm).
6. Bake for 30 minutes or till a knife comes out clean.
7. Perfect for a mid morning break with a good cup of English tea!