…and a knitting basket.
What’s in that basket? Besides an almost-finished project that I can’t wait to reveal (hopefully in time for my Binding Off Update this month), a sock which I had absolutely no business starting. And that stuffed toy, fanny side up, which is no longer “needed” by a certain 6 year-old, but which this mom is holding onto anyway – because it reminds me of earlier days when hearing the rattle inside that toy told me that a baby was gently stirring in the morning.
And then each day would end the same way…
…but of course, every day isn’t like that. So when they do come along, I tend to appreciate them. A whole lot.
This is the banana bread recipe I’ve used for years. It’s perfect for using those overripe, slightly mushy bananas that no one wants to eat.
Banana Bread
Ingredients (metrics in parentheses)
- 5 Tbsp. butter (75 g)
- 1/2 c. white sugar (100 g)
- 1/2 c. light brown sugar (100 g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract (5 mL)
- 3 bananas
- 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour (210 g)
- 1 tsp. baking soda (5 g)
- 1/2 tsp. salt (2.5 g)
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder (1 g)
- 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream (120 mL) **
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C). Spray bottom of a 9x5-in. loaf pan with nonstick spray, like Pam. Beat butter and sugars together. Add eggs and vanilla and beat just until mixed. Add mashed bananas and mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder in a bowl. Add flour mixture to butter mixture, alternating with cream. Mix it all together and pour into the pan. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for about 10 minutes and then remove bread from pan. Cool completely, or just to warm enough, before slicing and eating.
** Note: With the price of cream being what it is (that is to say, crazy-high), you can always substitute milk, but cut down baking time to 1 hour.
*** Note #2: I live with heathens who forbid me from putting nuts into the bread, but you can always add walnuts or slivered almonds, if you live with civilized folk.
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12 comments:
Great recipe! I must try it sometime because it looks so yummy...Hugs!
I love banana bread. My mom normally makes it for me during the holidays. Last 2 weekends, I have found myself baking, but making homemade dog biscuits for my dogs. High time I bake somethiing for me....lol
Ah what a fun post. I love that you keep the toy in your basket. Sweet, fun bookmarks to a perfect day. That seems like a great way to slow things down!
What a great way to spend your day!
Those folks are not heathens!!! Banana bread and brownies should not have nuts!!!
Mmmm banana bread, yum! I haven't had homemade banana bread for ages (mostly because bananas have been over $10/kg since Queensland banana crops were wiped out by a cyclone earlier this year). Can't wait to make banana bread again!
I think the 6yo will one day be very happy that you kept the toy.
mmmm banana bread... have you ever tried it with Nutella? it's so good....
too good.
I live with heathens also so I'll have to try this recipe just as you've posted it. I may have to try it this for zuccinni bread too,when the weather starts to dip a bit, it always makes me want to bake.
That bread looks great - thanks for the recipe! I also love the colors in the yarn for this socks - lovely!!
Thanks for the recipe, I was actually searching for one a good the other day.
Banana bread is a favourite of mine I overlook so much. I'm going to try your recipe this weekend. Mm. I love the colours in the sock poking out of your basket ;)
I have six bananas in the freezer just waiting for this recipe. Looks yummy! The new site is looking good!
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