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AIBU to ask for your foolproof banana bread recipe?

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whyistherumgone · 03/12/2016 10:42

I've woken up with the urge to eat it but there are so many recipes online and I've never made it before so I'm looking for a tried and tested, recommended one!

Anyone care to share?

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BoreOfWhabylon · 03/12/2016 10:45

Ooh yes, I want to know too!

(Also carrot cake)

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PurpleDaisies · 03/12/2016 10:46

This is the one I use with an added teaspoon of mixed spice (and sometimes chocolate chips).
www.google.co.uk/amp/allrecipes.co.uk/recipe/4725/banana-banana-bread.aspx/amp/?client=safari

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whyistherumgone · 03/12/2016 10:46

Mmm carrot cake. Both veg/fruit based so totally healthy right?

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Turbinaria · 03/12/2016 10:47
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PurpleDaisies · 03/12/2016 10:47

This carrot cake won me a prize...
www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/3229/yummy-scrummy-carrot-cake

With the cream cheese icing from nigella's chocolate guiness cake on top.

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TeaPleaseLouise · 03/12/2016 10:47

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Sukitakeitoff · 03/12/2016 10:50

To be fair I haven't actually tried this one, but the Guardian "The perfect..." recipes are usually good:

www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2012/aug/30/how-to-cook-perfect-banana-bread

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unweavedrainbow · 03/12/2016 10:50

Which ever recipe you use, give it an extra 5-10 minutes in the oven after you think it's "done"-pop a damp tea towel on top if you're worried about the top over doing. Those extra 10 minutes help with the consistency in the middle.

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LalaLeona · 03/12/2016 10:50

Google BBC banana bread recipe it's lovely

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Sukitakeitoff · 03/12/2016 10:51

Oh, someone beat me to it! Grin

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GorgeousPie · 03/12/2016 11:03

Nigella has a recipe for one that is a favourite in our house! The chocolate variation is also pretty good Smile We don't usually use the rum though, just the sultanas.

www.nigella.com/recipes/banana-bread

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BoreOfWhabylon · 03/12/2016 12:58

Thank you all!

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enchantmentandlove · 03/12/2016 13:03

I second the Mary Berry recipe. I usually add some mode spices, as well as maybe walnuts, pecans or chocolate chips. I also like to add the chunky demerara sugar for a crunchy topping!

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enchantmentandlove · 03/12/2016 13:03

More spices*

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mildredsmells · 03/12/2016 13:55

The one in the top bananas is nice

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KoalaDownUnder · 03/12/2016 14:02

www.taste.com.au/recipes/12918/chocolate+chip+banana+bread

I always use this one. The coconut makes it extra nice. I omit the white choc chips altogether, though.

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Pinkkahori · 03/12/2016 14:04

www.feedingboys.co.uk/2012/02/03/banana-sultana-and-almond-loaf

This one is lovely. It has a lot of sugar though so I usually put a bit less in than it says in the recipe.

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blobatina · 03/12/2016 14:13

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Delicious, especially with a packet of chocolate chips thrown in.

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whyistherumgone · 03/12/2016 14:16

Thank you! :)

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viques · 03/12/2016 14:21

I haven't checked any of the recommended recipes to see if they do this, but before baking I always slice an extra banana into disks on top of the loaf and sprinkle it with brown sugar . gives a nice toffee banana finish.

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AwkwardSquad · 03/12/2016 14:58

Delia's, from The Complete Cookery Course, 1983 edition. It's lovely and very easy.

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YouTheCat · 03/12/2016 15:43

The Bero book one is really simple and always comes out well.

here

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burblish · 03/12/2016 19:19

Nigel Slater's chocolate muscovado banana cake is so good, I would almost swap my PFB for a slice! www.thewednesdaychef.com/the_wednesday_chef/2013/01/nigel-slaters-chocolate-muscovado-banana-cake.html

Everyone I have made I for has immediately agreed it is THE best banana bread ever ever ever. It's also a very forgiving recipe, very receptive to tweaks and substitutions.

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