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
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
4 overripe bananas
1 cup sugar
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.
Demonstration – Step 5
Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla
Demonstration – Step 6
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
Step
13: Cool the bread in the pan for 10 min, then turn
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
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
4 overripe bananas
1 cup sugar
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.
Demonstration – Step 5
Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla
Demonstration – Step 6
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
Step
13: Cool the bread in the pan for 10 min, then turn