Baking · Finnish

Banana Bread

Banana bread is a moist and flavorful American bake, which despite its name is more of a cake than a bread. Banana bread is at its best when it has rested and developed its flavors overnight. Bananas pressed on top of the bread decorate this delicious everyday bake.

Machine-translated, original language: Suomi.

Banaanileipä
Prep 15 min Cook 1 hTotal 1 h 15 minInspired by valio.fi

Method

  1. 1

    Grease and dust with breadcrumbs or line a loaf pan with parchment paper (about 10 x 22 cm).

  2. 2

    Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl. Add the melted butter, mashed bananas, eggs, and yogurt. Mix until smooth, but do not overmix.

  3. 3

    Pour the batter into the loaf pan. Decorate the surface with a halved banana and a few walnuts.

  4. 4

    Bake on the lower rack of a 175-degree oven for about 1 hour. Cover with foil or parchment paper halfway through baking if the surface browns too much. Let cool thoroughly. Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator.