Noticing that I don't have a banana bread recipe in my tea bread collection I figure I'd better get on it. In an ideal world, this would be posted sooner than now. Catering has definitely kept me running non-stop for weeks. That said, better last minute than never!
My thoughts about banana bread are that I love the old-fashioned loaf. I'd say that it's the type my mom made when I was a kid but I think it's the type I made when I was a kid that my mom enjoyed. Store bought loaves are devoid of 'the love'; that magical ingredient that takes everything to the next level. Almost rotten bananas help, too.
Feeling the pressure of feeding 500 people last week and 500 this weekend, I need to address a new recipe and Tu B'Shevat. Forget the walnuts traditionally peppering a banana loaf. Let's go with almonds; at least I'm not allergic to those! And, let's throw in a few chopped dates. Heck, add a little honey (feel like I'm pushing the health food envelope here!)....and, where's that container of "barley malt extract" I bought? What is it anyway? Ah, Aunt Patty's brand testifies that it contains maltose, a sugar derived from barley that is absorbed into the blood stream slower. Works for me.....
Boy, does it ever. I only use enough to fulfill some weird notion of a mitzvah in my head. The loaves (yes, I ended up with 4 so I'll cut the recipe again!) are similar to what I've always made but there is a little nod, bordering on tilt of the head, to something a bit more healthy and a heck of a lot more interesting. Yum! Great color to surround with dried fruits and nuts.
This only takes 1/2 hour to whip up.....you still have time!
Kosher Status: | Parve |
Number of servings: | 2 x 8" loaves |
Main Ingredient(s): | |
Preparation Time: | 00:30 |
Cooking Time: | 00:40 |
Skill Level: | 1 - Easy (1 Easy - 5 Hard) |
Estimated POINT value: | |
Average Rating: | 2.5/5 |
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter or margarine
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup barley malt extract
- 1 egg
- 2 - 3 very ripe bananas (about 1/2 pound peeled weight)
- 1/2 cup milk or soy milk
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped dates
- 1/2 cup slivered or chopped almonds
Steps:
Preheat the oven to 350' F. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt set aside. |
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter or margarine, sugars, honey and barley malt extract until smooth. Add egg and beat until smooth. |
Mash the bananas and set aside. Add to the creamed mixture. |
Add the dry ingredients and mix just until smooth. |
Stir in the nuts and dates. |
Pour into prepared pans. Sprinkle with sliced almonds if desired. |
Bake for about 35 - 40 minutes OR until the loaf springs back when pressed with a finger. These loaves, depending on the oven, take time to bake. When done, let rest for 10 minutes. Turn onto wire rack to cool. |
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