Banana Bread
(Banana Raisin Bread, Banana Nut Bread, Chocolate Chip Banana Bread)
Banana bread is a moist, sweet American bread made from mashed bananas. Bananas first started to appear in the United States in the late 19th century, and it took some time before they started to get used in desserts. It is believed that the bread was first made in the 19th century when housewives discovered Pearlash, a chemical leavening agent.
This bread became very popular with the rise of baking soda and baking powder during the 1930s. Although it is an American invention, banana bread is also very popular in Vietnam, baked in two varieties - baked banana cake, with a golden-brown crust, and banana pudding, or steamed banana cake.
Along with bananas as the key ingredient, walnuts, pecans, cinnamon, raisins, or chocolate chips are also sometimes added to the bread in order to improve its flavor.
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Recipe variations
Classic Banana Bread
READY IN 1h 40minThe following recipe is adapted from the 1930 My New Better Homes & Gardens Cook Book and is one of the oldest printed recipes for banana bread. It shows the classic preparation of banana bread. This recipe uses shortening, which can be substituted with margarine, butter, or lard.
Pecan Banana Bread
READY IN 1h 45minThis recipe shows how to make classic American banana bread enriched with pecan nuts.
Banana Bread with Raspberries
READY IN 1h 20minThe following recipe is for a variety of banana bread with fresh or frozen raspberries, which can easily be substituted with any other berries. Note that the raspberries need to be folded into the batter very gently so they do not crush.
Banana Bread Authentic recipe
The following recipe is adapted from the 1930 My New Better Homes & Gardens Cook Book and is one of the oldest printed recipes for banana bread.... Read more
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