Classic banana bread

Ingredients

• 3 very ripe bananas
• 2 eggs
• 200 g wholemeal flour
• 80 g melted butter
• 75 g brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Method

1. Heat the oven to 175°C and line a loaf tin.
2. Mash the bananas, then whisk in eggs, butter and sugar.
3. Fold in flour, baking soda and cinnamon without overmixing.
4. Bake for 45–50 minutes until a skewer comes out clean, then cool before slicing.

Cook’s notes

Prepare the fresh ingredients immediately before serving for the best colour, flavour and texture. Taste and adjust the acidity and seasoning as you go.

Variations & substitutions

Adapt the recipe with seasonal ingredients while keeping banana at the centre.

Storage

Store components separately in airtight containers and assemble shortly before serving.