Banana Bread
Banana Bread
Banana Bread (pronunciation: /bəˈnænə brɛd/) is a type of bread that is made from mashed bananas. It is often a moist, sweet, cake-like bread.
Etymology
The term "Banana Bread" is derived from the main ingredient, Banana, and the form it takes, Bread. The first cookbooks mentioning banana bread were published during the Great Depression. Culinary historians believe bananas arrived in the United States from the Caribbean in the 1870s.
Ingredients
Banana bread is made from Mashed bananas, Flour, Sugar, Butter, Baking Soda, and Eggs. Some recipes may also include Chocolate chips, Walnuts, or Cinnamon.
Variations
There are many variations of banana bread, including Banana Nut Bread, Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, and Vegan Banana Bread. These variations often include additional ingredients or substitutions to cater to different dietary needs or flavor preferences.
Nutritional Information
Banana bread is high in carbohydrates due to the bananas and flour. It also contains protein from the eggs and fat from the butter. However, it can be high in sugar, especially if additional sweeteners are added.
Related Terms
- Bread: A staple food prepared from a dough of flour and water, usually by baking.
- Banana: A long, curved fruit that grows in clusters and has soft pulpy flesh and yellow skin when ripe.
- Baking: The process of cooking by dry heat, especially in an oven.
- Recipe: A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Banana Bread
- Wikipedia's article - Banana Bread
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