by Cristina S.
Member since:
March 21, 2007

SIMPLE BANANA LOAF

April 11, 2008 05:08 PM UTC
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This is a simple recipe for a loaf of banana-tasting goodness!

I had 5 bananas that were past their prime. I mashed them up and mixed in some grated lemon peel, lemon juice (to keep the banana from turning brown), candied orange peel and a handfull of dried cranberries. Add sugar to taste (I go very easy on this...)




Now I added about one cup whole meal semolina, two cups whole wheat flour and twice as much baking powder as you think you will need.






Mix it all up till dough sticks together and spread in paper-lined loaf pan.http://media-files.gather.com/images/d620/d672/d744/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg

Bake at 340°F / 180°C till done
http://media-files.gather.com/images/d617/d672/d744/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg



Here is a slice for you! Enjoy with your favorite additions: P&J if that sounds good, butter or margarine if that's what you like... For now, I am having it "plain."

http://media-files.gather.com/images/d622/d672/d744/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg

ENJOY!

Comments: 39

Dena M. Apr 11, 2008, 5:14pm UTC
Thats looks and sounds so good!
Dena M. Apr 11, 2008, 5:15pm UTC
thanks for sharing!
Carrie C. Apr 11, 2008, 5:18pm UTC
I'm always looking for recipes using whole wheat flour. I plan to try this. Wonder how it would taste with some chopped walnuts in it.
Cristina S. Apr 11, 2008, 5:22pm UTC
Chopped any kind of nuts would be awesome! I just didn't have any - and wanted to bake "now!"
sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Apr 11, 2008, 5:26pm UTC
That looks delicious!
Marilyn M. Apr 11, 2008, 5:32pm UTC
Sounds soooooooooooo good.
Marianne M. Apr 11, 2008, 5:36pm UTC
Gorgeous banana bread, Cristina!!!! I love the addition of the cranberries. Very creative.
Vivian P. Apr 11, 2008, 5:40pm UTC
yummy
Risa G. Apr 11, 2008, 5:47pm UTC
I've never heard of banana bread with semolina in it before. The cranberries sound like a great addition too. Thanks. I have to try this.
Amanda C. Apr 11, 2008, 6:00pm UTC
Great idea! These ingredients are fabulous!
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Apr 11, 2008, 7:06pm UTC
Love that slice! I bought a huge container of dried crans. I need to find some ways to use them now :)
Sammie Brown Apr 11, 2008, 7:11pm UTC
I love banana loaf! Thanks for sharing.
Madame Donna C. Apr 11, 2008, 7:35pm UTC
Beautiful looking loaf, Cristina.
Oh my this looks so yummy!!
Melinda ~choosing happiness~ S. Apr 11, 2008, 8:51pm UTC
Your photos are great! That looks so good!
JoAnn C. Apr 11, 2008, 10:41pm UTC
sounds and looks yummy
Angie G. Apr 11, 2008, 10:45pm UTC
I have never heard of cranberries in banana bread but I'm sure its good because it looks it.
Kim A. Apr 11, 2008, 10:50pm UTC
YUMMY!!!! Nice!!!
necee t. Apr 11, 2008, 11:39pm UTC
mmm i love banana bread... this looks wonderful... thanks...

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Sheila Deeth Apr 11, 2008, 11:48pm UTC
Was planning to make banana bread (gluten free) soon, so I'll try adding some ideas from this recipe. Thanks.
Cristina S. Apr 12, 2008, 3:11am UTC
Thank you all my Gather friends!

Risa, the semolina is a little trick that works well with lots of vegan baking: usually you would put in eggs. If you don't , I found things are either
1, too dry, because I was too careful with the liquid, or
2, a little soggy, because I was tired of dry cake and there was too much liquid.
This is where the semolina comes in: it handles a lot of liquid easily and cake/bread or whatever comes out nice and moist...
Try it - you will love it!
Elise F. Apr 12, 2008, 8:01am UTC
What a great tip Cristina about the semolina flour! I think you have a vegan baking cookbook in your future!
Peace
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Apr 12, 2008, 10:51am UTC
Featured in Shannon's Cookbook.
Marilyn (PaintsOnSlate) S. Apr 12, 2008, 12:30pm UTC
Wow, that looks great - Thanks for posting this to BEST ORIGINAL PHOTOS,ART AND WRITING FOR 2008.
Ellie !. Apr 13, 2008, 12:09am UTC
looks good enough to eat plain
William Dotani Apr 13, 2008, 3:52am UTC
My mouth is watering. This looks soooooooooooo delicious.
Cristina S. Apr 13, 2008, 2:14pm UTC
Thank you all!

I am honored Shannon!
Heather W. Apr 13, 2008, 2:53pm UTC
I love banana bread. Thanks for the recipe.
→ Victoria ← Apr 13, 2008, 10:04pm UTC
OMG!! Please, please, please mail me one of those!!!!! I NEED THAT or I shall die! Yummers! BIG yummers!

Thanks for posting to All Photo Essays Here.
William Dotani Apr 14, 2008, 12:50am UTC
I lost 7 pounds. I now only weigh 263 pounds. Would this help me regain the weight lost?
Cristina S. Apr 14, 2008, 2:50am UTC
William, take a look- fat free! My version has NO added sugar - bananas are sweet, (so is candied orange peel...lol!). Whole wheat flour. If you want something sweet at all, this would be a pretty guilt-free version!

Thank you all!
Monica Kennedy Apr 14, 2008, 8:42pm UTC
Photobucket Thank you for posting to my Baking 101 Group. Congratulations! I am featuring this on the group homepage.
Cristina S. Apr 15, 2008, 1:54pm UTC
Thank you Monica - I am honored!
Apryl Just Apryl Apr 15, 2008, 2:00pm UTC
this looks delicious, I want to make it but just know I wouldn't get the measurements correct.
Dee - Grandma in Virginia Apr 19, 2008, 4:43am UTC
I have the over ripe bananas but nothing else. My old standby recipe from Betty Crcoker for now.
J W. Apr 22, 2008, 10:34am UTC
looks good
Linda G. Apr 22, 2008, 10:37am UTC
Mmmmmm.......... sound delicious
Sam Carana Apr 28, 2008, 9:27pm UTC
Thanks for sharing all those great recipes, Christina, your wonderful banana bread also features at the Vegan-Organic group at Gather.

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