Nigella Banana Bread is crafted using simple ingredients like sultanas, dark rum, plain flour, baking powder, and ripe bananas. It takes 15 minutes to prepare and serves 8 slices.
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🤎 Why You’ll Love This Banana Bread Recipe:
- Moist and flavorful: Nigella Banana Bread is moist and bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas.
- Pantry staples: Uses common ingredients found in most kitchens, making it easy to whip up anytime.
- Versatile: Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, suitable for any time of day.
❓ What Is Nigella Banana Bread Recipe?
Nigella Banana Bread is a moist loaf made with sultanas soaked in rum, plain flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt, melted butter, caster sugar, eggs, mashed ripe bananas, chopped walnuts, and vanilla extract.
🍌 Nigella Banana Bread Ingredients
- 100 grams sultanas
- 75 millilitres of dark rum (or Bourbon)
- 175 grams of plain flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 125 grams unsalted butter (melted)
- 150 grams caster sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 4 small very ripe bananas mashed (approx. 400g total weight with skins on)
- 60 grams chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
🥮 How To Make Nigella Banana Bread
- Combine sultanas and rum or bourbon in a saucepan. Bring to boil, then remove from heat, cover, and let sit for an hour until sultanas absorb liquid. Drain.
- Preheat oven to 170ºC/150°C Fan/gas mark 3/325ºF. Gather flour, baking powder, bicarb, and salt in a bowl; mix well using your hands or spoon.
- In a large bowl, blend melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mashed bananas. Stir in walnuts, drained sultanas, and vanilla extract.
- Add flour mixture to wet ingredients in thirds, stirring well after each addition.
- Transfer batter into a loaf tin (23 x 13 x 7cm / 9 x 5 x 3 inches). Bake in the middle of the oven for 1-1¼ hours, until the toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in tin on a rack, slice, and enjoy thick or thin as preferred.
💭 Recipe Tips
- Ripe Bananas: Ensure bananas are very ripe for natural sweetness and easier mashing.
- Sultanas Soaking: Soak sultanas in rum or Bourbon to infuse them with flavor before adding to the batter.
- Mixing Technique: Blend melted butter and sugar thoroughly to achieve a smooth texture before adding eggs and bananas.
🍹 What To Serve With Banana Bread?
Serve banana bread with Poinsettia Cocktail, tea, fresh fruit, Salted Caramel Sauce, or Cranberry Sauce for a delightful accompaniment.
🎚 How To Store Leftovers Banana Bread?
- In the fridge: Store leftovers banana bread in plastic wrap or an airtight container for 5 days.
- In the freezer: Wrap leftovers banana bread slices tightly in plastic wrap and foil, and store in a freezer bag for 3 months.
🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Banana Bread?
- In the oven: Reheat leftovers banana bread and warm for 6 minutes at 350°F.
- In the microwave: Heat leftovers banana bread on medium for 20 seconds per slice.
- In the air-fryer: Leftovers banana bread can be reheated in the air-fry for 3-4 minutes at 350°F.
FAQ’S:
How Can I Prevent Banana Bread From Sinking In The Middle?
To prevent sinking, avoid overmixing the batter once dry ingredients are added. Also, ensure the oven is fully preheated and maintain a consistent temperature during baking.
How Can I Enhance The Banana Flavor In Banana Bread?
Use very ripe bananas with deep brown skins for a stronger banana taste. Consider adding a touch of cinnamon or nutmeg for additional depth of flavor.
Can I Use Coconut Flour Instead Of Plain Flour In Banana Bread?
Yes, you can use coconut flour, but keep in mind it absorbs more liquid than plain flour. Adjust by adding extra liquid ingredients to maintain the desired consistency.
What Can I Do If My Banana Bread Is Too Dry?
If your banana bread turns out dry, lightly brush slices with honey or syrup before serving to add moisture. Additionally, store it in an airtight container to retain moisture.
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Nigella Banana Bread Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 247
- Total Fat: 8.8g
- Saturated Fat: 5.2g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 2.3g
- Cholesterol: 51mg
- Sodium: 231mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 39g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.7g
- Sugars: 19g
- Protein: 3.8g
- Calcium: 24mg
- Iron: 1.3mg
- Potassium: 210.8mg
- Caffeine: 0mg
Nigella Banana Bread
Description
Nigella Banana Bread is crafted using simple ingredients like sultanas, dark rum, plain flour, baking powder, and ripe bananas. It takes 35 minutes to prepare and serves 8 slices.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine sultanas and rum or bourbon in a saucepan. Bring to boil, then remove from heat, cover, and let sit for an hour until sultanas absorb liquid. Drain.
- Preheat oven to 170ºC/150°C Fan/gas mark 3/325ºF. Gather flour, baking powder, bicarb, and salt in a bowl; mix well using your hands or spoon.
- In a large bowl, blend melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mashed bananas. Stir in walnuts, drained sultanas, and vanilla extract.
- Add flour mixture to wet ingredients in thirds, stirring well after each addition.
- Transfer batter into a loaf tin (23 x 13 x 7cm / 9 x 5 x 3 inches). Bake in the middle of the oven for 1-1¼ hours, until the toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in tin on a rack, slice, and enjoy thick or thin as preferred.
Notes
- Ripe Bananas: Ensure bananas are very ripe for natural sweetness and easier mashing.
Sultanas Soaking: Soak sultanas in rum or Bourbon to infuse them with flavor before adding to the batter.
Mixing Technique: Blend melted butter and sugar thoroughly to achieve a smooth texture before adding eggs and bananas.