Banana Sweet Loaf
| There’s no better way to use up those spotty bananas on the counter than a loaf of banana bread – and this one leans further into fall than most. A spoonful of Crosby’s molasses swaps in for some of the sugar, giving the loaf a deeper, almost caramelized richness underneath the banana. Slice it warm with butter, or toast a piece the next morning; either way, it’s the kind of bake that makes the whole kitchen smell like fall. |
Banana Sweet Loaf
There’s no better way to use up those spotty bananas on the counter than a loaf of banana bread – and this one leans further into fall than most. A spoonful of Crosby’s molasses swaps in for some of the sugar, giving the loaf a deeper, almost caramelized richness underneath the banana. Slice it warm with butter, or toast a piece the next morning; either way, it’s the kind of bake that makes the whole kitchen smell like fall.
Ingredients
Recipe:
For the dough:
3 very ripe bananas
1/2 cup of melted butter
1/2 cup of brown sugar
2 eggs
1 c. vanilla tea
2 to 3 c. tablespoon of Grandma molasses of fancy quality
1/4 cup of milk
1 1/2 cup of flour
1 c. tea baking soda
1/2 c. tea powder
1/2 c. tea of cinnamon
a pinch of salt
For icing:
1 cup of icing sugar
1 c. tablespoon of melted butter
1 c. tablespoon of molasses Grandma
1 to 2 c. tablespoon of milk
Instructions
1. Preheat and Prep: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl. Mix in the sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and beaten egg until smooth.
3. Add Dry Ingredients: Gently stir in the flour and baking soda just until combined. Do not overmix.
4. Bake: Pour the batter into your greased loaf pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then move it to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Make the Drizzle: Whisk the powdered sugar, milk (or water), and vanilla in a small bowl until smooth and runny. If it is too thick, add a few more drops of liquid; if too thin, add a bit more sugar.
7. Drizzle and Serve: Spoon or pipe the icing back and forth over the cooled banana bread. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before slicing.
