Banana bread
A yummy and tasty banana bread that no one would know that it is gluten and dairy free.
I love banana bread, my kids love banana bread, Grant loves banana bread. Sounds like all is well in the world! And this recipe is a good, solid one that never fails. And is always up for a bit of tweaking to try new flavors etc. Feel free to leave your bananas slightly chunky for added texture, but don’t miss out the cinnamon!
So it’s not one of ‘those healthy’ recipes with no refined sugar, but no one would notice if you make it gluten and dairy free (but not taste free!). However, I have made this banana bread with coconut sugar, and a mixture of grain-free flours (such as almond, coconut and tapioca flour) and the taste is still superb!
Try it and let me know what you think!
Banana bread
(Gluten-free, dairy-free)
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup sifted gluten-free flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup dairy-free shortening
- 2/3 cup sugar can substitute coconut sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana approx 2-3 bananas
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350F.
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Sift the flour with the other dry ingredients.
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Cream shortening, add sugar gradually and continue mixing until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs and beat well.
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Add flour mixture alternatively with the bananas, beating well after each addition until smooth.
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Turn into 2 prepared loaf pans (8.5 x 4 x 3") and bake for approximately 30-35 mins.
Here is a recipe or two for you. I hope your brmaedaker has a sweet bread button, or just use the reg cycle.Caribbean Banana BreadLarge Loaf1/3 C water3/4 C mashed very ripe banana2 T vegetable oil, margarine or butter (I use olive oil)1 large egg3/4 t salt3 T brown sugar, packed1 1/2 C white flour*1 1/2 C whole-wheat flour1 t ground nutmeg or cinnamon (bet pumpkin pie spice would be good)1 1/4 t bread-machine or instant yeast1/4 C each raisins and chopped pecans (optional) * In Canada use all-purpose or bread flour; in the United States use bread flour.(You don’t have to use wheat flour. Just add the amt listed in white)Extra Large Loaf1/3 C water1 C mashed very ripe banana (about 2 medium bananas)3 T vegetable oil, margarine or butter (I use olive oil)2 large eggs1 t salt1/4 C brown sugar, packed2 C white flour*2 C whole-wheat flour1 1/4 t ground nutmeg or cinnamon (bet pumpkin pie spice would be good)1 1/2 t bread-machine or instant yeast1/3 C each raisins and chopped pecans (optional)*In Canada use all-purpose or bread flour; in the United States use bread flour. 1. Add all ingredients except raisins and nuts to machine according tomanufacturer’s directions. Select sweet or white cycle. 2. Add raisins and nuts at ingredient signal (or about 20 to 30 minutes into cycle after the starting time). Tip: Freeze overripe bananas either in their skins (the skins will turn black but the bananas are good for baking when thawed) or peel, mash and freeze in airtight containers or bags.