In addition, this banana bread has a wonderful crumb top (sort of like the topping on an apple crisp or coffee cake). A few days ago we had guests who couldn't wait for the full 3 hour cool down and blitzed the banana bread after an hour. The crunchy sugar-cinnamon topping is a flavourful addition. To quickly ripen bananas for banana bread, place them on a baking sheet and bake in 250 degrees F oven for 15 minutes or until the skin is black. If you like a bit of crunch on your quick breads, sprinkle Demerara sugar over the top of your banana bread before baking—it will create a caramelized, crackly top-crust. It’s sure to become a family favorite! Everyone has a favourite recipe for banana bread. How To Make Crunchy Peanut Butter Banana Bread. Butter and flour 9x5x3-inch metal baking pan. This banana bread is moist AND has a nice solid crust. Sour Cream Banana Nut Bread is a super moist banana bread recipe with a crunchy sweet topping. The bread will get dark golden on the top and there will be that nice long crack running through the center. The ginger adds a unique taste and the crunch topping is very yummy. Bake the loaf for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and a skewer or fork inserted into the middle comes out clean. With about 170 calories per slice, it's a nice snack. Recipe with video instructions: To put it simply, we baked a banana bread, topped it with crumble, and our lives changed in the best way possible. All that's missing is a few other pantry ingredients and you'll be well on your way to a loaf of incredibly moist … We’ll begin by placing one cup of All Purpose Flour in … The sugar is dampened and clumped together before sprinkling it over the prepared batter. Everytime I make this bread, someone thinks its an old family secret and I have been told by many that it is the best banana bread ever. Ingredients: 3 large overly ripe bananas, mashed 2 cups self-rising flour To start, I combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda and salt in one bowl. This loaf is sure to be a welcome addition to any potluck or dessert table. And no, my bananas aren’t rotten. Cool them until safe to handle, peel and use in the recipe. The brown sugar gave the finished banana bread the most incredibly caramel flavor and honestly, I might be making my banana breads exclusively with brown sugar from now on. Put those ripe bananas on your counter to good use and make a batch of this not-so-healthy banana nut bread. Toasted walnuts gave our Spray a 9 by 5″ loaf pan with nonstick spray. To top it all off, the pans and tops are coated in sugar that adds sweetness, crunch, and texture. Whisk 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl. I always go for the edge pieces. If you’d like to make this recipe into MUFFINS, follow the same recipe and bake for only 25 minutes. This quick and easy banana bread is my favorite recipe with self-rising flour so far. Banana bread with toppings. This easy banana bread recipe combines all the flavours of a warm crumble mixed with the classics of banana bread. It’s even better than the Betty Crocker banana bread recipe I’ve been using since my teens, and it totally makes the flour on my counter all worth it. Allow the banana bread to cool slightly in its tin, then remove, and gently slice to serve. Step 3 Bake until golden brown and a tester inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour, 20 minutes. The thick, dark crust on my banana bread is always my favorite part. Recipe: Banana Bread with Crumb Topping. BANANA BREAD WITH CRUNCHY TOPPING. There's no arguing that banana bread is definitely one of the most popular quick breads out there. This recipe makes 2 loaves and only requires 1 mixing bowl. In the past, I’ve even added chocolate chips to the banana bread for the days when I’m craving chocolate. Cinnamon banana bread makes a great dessert or nice “cinnamony” breakfast snack. It is the perfect addition to any afternoon tea and will be a hit with the kids. Bake the muffins in an oven preheated to 175C (347C) for 18 to 20 minutes, until the top is golden brown. In a large bowl mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher. Press the crunchy top into the batter gently, so that it doesn’t come away as the loaf bakes. This bread is so incredibly moist and has a cinnamon crunch topping that will easily make it your favorite banana bread recipe. https://www.yummly.com/recipes/moist-banana-bread-with-no-butter The crack is my favorite part! So rest assured, your search for the perfect banana bread is over! I originally found it in a magazine 10 years ago. I also added a mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon to the top of the bread and that added a lovely crunchy element. This banana bread is moist AND has a nice solid crust. This moist banana bread goes in a totally new direction with the addition of dried apricots, and a crunchy wholesome topping of toasted sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and sliced almonds. Makes: two medium loaves Difficulty: Easy. As the Bundaberg Region is the premier producer of Australia’s beloved nut, be sure to try banana bread with a crunchy twist using macadamias.. With about 170 calories per slice, it's a nice snack. I always let my banana bread cool all the way. This season the Australian macadamia crop will exceed expectations, as announced by the industry’s peak body, the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) in mid-October. Banana bread on cutting board. Coffee Cake Banana Bread makes the sweetest treat (and best banana bread recipe), and it's such an easy banana bread recipe! We used brown sugar instead of granulated and swapped out oil for the nutty richness of butter. Never let bananas go to waste! It has a high ratio of banana to butter which makes for a very moist bread with a tender crumb and also uses bread flour instead of all-purpose flour that keeps gummy-ness at bay. Preheat oven to 190 degrees C. Lightly grease 10 muffin cups, or line with paper liners. Banana Muffins: In a large bowl, mix together flour, bicarb soda, baking powder and salt. To make gluten-free banana bread, substitute gluten-free flour, widely available in grocery stores, into any recipe. Make Banana Nut Bread!Bananas should never be thrown out. I had some extra bananas on the ripe side so decided to make banana bread today. Storing and freezing. Your kids will love this crunchy sweet topping. It's great toasted with some almond butter or peanut butter. Wait for the muffins to be totally cool before storing them in a closed food box for the topping to stay crunchy. Preheat oven to 350°F. It's … The flavors work well together and the bread pairs up well with a cup of coffee or tea. This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread with Crunchy Topping is a variation that you will enjoy trying – it ticks all the boxes for moistness, flavour and texture. In another bowl, beat together bananas, sugar, egg and melted butter. To keep it moist, I recommend storing your banana bread in an air-tight container on the counter. Add remaining batter, then sprinkle remaining streusel evenly over top. Although walnuts are traditionally used in this loaf, pecans pair very well with banana. Banana bread bakes for a long time (about 45-55 minutes, depending on your oven). This classic banana bread recipe is topped with a sweet crumb topping making it a cross between a quick bread and coffee cake! Baking Banana Bread. In this version, the super moist bread is topped with crunchy, snowy granulated sugar. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast with a hot cup of coffee or as a late afternoon snack, you will love it! This is my very low sugar recipe w flax seed. In a separate bowl, I whisk together mashed bananas, vegetable oil, eggs, milk and crunchy peanut butter. Banana bread with macadamias gives a crunchy twist. Then I fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and transfer the batter to a loaf pan. Divide the crumb on top of the muffins. You know it’s done when a toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs from the center of the crack. You’ll see. This banana bread recipe is my favorite and it’s also a crowd pleaser. That is a little over the top for me- I always welcome new recipes for banana bread. The BEST Banana Nut Bread is an ultra moist and tender quick bread topped with crunchy toasted walnuts. Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. You’ll need these ingredients. Those are sugar spots and they’ll make this bread all that much the better. EQUIPMENT: 2 medium loaf pans (21 x 11 x 6 cm; 8.3 x 4.3 x 2.4 in) Gluten-free banana bread. 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