Classic Banana Bread

Thermomix recipe: Classic Banana Bread. Ready in 65 minutes. Serves 3. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 2 very ripe bananas (approx. 200-250 g), peeled
• 100 g unsalted butter, softened, cut into pieces
• 100 g caster sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 150 g plain flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 50 g chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 175°C. Lightly grease and flour a small loaf tin (approx. 18x9 cm).
2. Add the peeled bananas to the Thermomix bowl. Mash 5 sec / Speed 4. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and set the mashed bananas aside.
3. Without cleaning the bowl, add the softened butter and caster sugar. Cream 30 sec / Speed 4. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix 15 sec / Speed 3. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
5. Add the plain flour, baking soda, and salt to the bowl. Mix 10 sec / Speed 4 until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Add the reserved mashed bananas back into the bowl. If using, add the 50 g chopped walnuts or chocolate chips. Mix 5 sec / Speed 3 (Reverse) until just incorporated.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin, spreading it evenly.
8. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
9. Let the banana bread cool in the tin for 10 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Slice and serve.

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