* Exported from MasterCook *
Bread, BA's Best Banana
Recipe By :Bon Appétit
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bread-Bakers Mailing List Chocolate/Cocoa
Fruit Posted
Quick Bread Stand Mixer
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup mascarpone cheese -- plain whole-milk Greek
yogurt, or sour cream
1/4 cup unsalted butter -- room temperature (1/2 stick)
2 large eggs
4 large bananas -- very ripe, mashed (about 1 1/2C)
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate --
or bittersweet, chopped, (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts -- optional
Dark brown sugar is key and a dollop of mascarpone makes for superior
tenderness. Walnuts optional but encouraged.
Makes one 8 1/2x4 1/2" loaf
Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly coat 8 1/2x4 1/2" loaf pan with
nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving a generous
overhang on long sides. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat brown sugar,
mascarpone, and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about
4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating to blend after each
addition and scraping down sides and bottom of bowl as needed.
Reduce speed to low, add flour mixture, and mix until just combined.
Add bananas and mix just until combined. Fold in chocolate and/or
walnuts, if using. Scrape batter into prepared pan; smooth top.
Bake bread until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean,
60 to 65 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let bread cool in
pan 1 hour. Turn out bread and let cool completely (if you can
resist) before slicing.
Review: What a simple recipe for a sophisticated banana bread. I
don't consider myself a baker but I would definitely use this recipe
again. Used walnuts in one and walnuts with dark chocolate nibs in
the other. I recommend using this recipe if you want to make an impression!
Review: This is an easy recipe that uses normal ingredients, is quick
to prepare, and turns out great every time. Empowered by all the
innovators who suggested substitutions, today's version contained
half vanilla flavored Greek yogurt and half sour cream. I added a
dash of vanilla extract and used light brown sugar instead of dark
sugar. I watched the video while it was baking (oops!) and decided to
open the oven door and sprinkle a mixture of Demerera sugar, white
sparking sugar sprinkles, and a few Maldon sea salt flakes on top
with just 15 minutes left to bake. Looks so pretty!
Review: I made this recipe for the first time three weeks ago. I am
new to baking. I mostly can cook. So when my friends from Spain said
it's easy, I thought easy for you. She was trained in Spain. I love
this recipe. It turned out perfectly. I used an electric hand mixer
and who knows how long. I had to bake it a few minutes longer due to
the apartment gas oven. Then I saw Carla do the demo and besides be
funny and confident of course the professional she verified my
efforts. I said I can make this again. Thanks folks.
Review: This is my go-to banana bread recipe. It's easy to make and
always a hit. The only adjustments I make are to substitute cream
cheese for mascarpone (which I normally don't have on hand), and I
add a teaspoon of vanilla to the banana mixture. Delicious!
Review: I adore this recipe. Have made it over 5 times since Covid.
It's such a winner! I love Carla's tip in the video of adding the raw
sugar on top for a crunch.
Review: I have made this countless times now - it's definitely my
go-to recipe and a household favorite... Super creamy & delicious,
perfect soft interior paired with a crispy browned exterior. I
usually use 5 medium bananas and don't mash them fully so we get some
chunky bits. While I've tried all 3 dairy options, the preferred
option as of late is mascarpone. Don't skip the chocolate chips (mini
semi-sweet Ghirardelli if you can get it) and chopped walnuts! So
yummy every time.
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https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/banana-bread
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 216 Calories; 9g Fat (34.5%
calories from fat); 4g Protein; 33g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber;
38mg Cholesterol; 204mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean
Meat; 1/2 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates.
NOTES : 2020 - 0801