Andy’s Calmbirth Banana Bread
The morning tea snack that’s been served at our Calmbirth classes from day one. This recipe has been a favorite amongst our attendees and now we are giving it to you!
INGREDIENTS
Melted butter, to grease
1.1kg of ripe bananas, ( 750grams peeled) or approximately 8 medium-sized bananas
1 spare banana sliced lengthways into 4 ( set aside the least ripe banana for this)
90 grams of honey
90 grams walnuts -partially crushed
300 grams unsalted grass fed butter, chopped, soft
220 grams panella or coconut sugar
440 grams sifted quality bakers plain flour
1 teaspoon bicarb soda
3 teaspoon baking powder
250ml pure pouring cream ( not thickened cream)
Raw sugar to garnish
METHOD
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Brush 2 x loaf tins with melted butter. Line with non-stick baking paper, allowing sides to overhang.
Mash bananas to an 80% smooth mixture with some lumps ok, or if you want to disguise them, mash until completely smooth Mix in semi-crushed walnuts, honey, cream and set aside.
Cream the sugar and butter until light and fluffy, and combine thoroughly with the banana mixture. It may look a little curdled but dont worry!
Combine the baking powder, bicarb soda, and plain flour in a large bowl. Sift into the wet mixture and combine well but don’t overwork the flour. Gently but fully incorporate the flour mix.
Pour into two greased and lined loaf tins. Cut the last banana lengthwise in half then each in half again until you have 4 thin pieces. Lay two lengthwise strips of banana on a loaf and sprinkle lightly with granulated raw sugar.
Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes at 180 degrees Celcius or until crumbs cling to a skewer inserted into the center. Don't over-bake your loaf or they can dry out. Depending on your oven, the top may become quite dark, but will not taste burnt.
Set aside for @ 2 hours to cool or refrigerate overnight. Remove from fridge, cut @ 1.5 cm slices, toast, add more grass fed butter and enjoy :)
