The Coronavirus epidemic has spread to almost all countries across the globe. As a result, governments are taking stringent measures to prohibit people from venturing out of their homes. This has significantly impacted everything in our lives - right from how we eat, to the way we live. One recipe that has become exceedingly popular during the lockdown times is the simple banana bread. The recipe has been seen on all social media platforms in a number of shapes and forms with many variations and varying number of ingredients. This video attempts to decode why exactly the recipe has gone viral in the recent past.
The reason that the banana bread recipe has become so popular in the quarantine days is because the recipe is quick to make and simple too. It makes for a delicious snack that can be had at any time during the day. The ingredients of the recipe are also easily found among the kitchen essentials, which makes it ideal for cooking during lockdown. The best part of the banana bread is its sweet and crumbly texture, which melts in the mouth instantaneously. It satiates our craving for something sweet and is also a great way to use leftover or spoiling bananas at home.
Here Is The Full Recipe For Banana Bread:
Ingredients:
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cups mashed bananas
- 2 Eggs
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup nuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
Method
- Preheat oven to 175 degrees C for about 10 minutes.
- Grease and flour two 8x4 inch loaf pans and set aside
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Stir in the nuts, eggs, bananas, oil, and vanilla extract
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 45 to 60 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes before removing from pan
If you've already tried making the banana bread recipe, here's an eggless delicious banana cake you can try.
Happy cooking!
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