I made one regular sized loaf.
Here is the mini loaf and one large beer. Unfortunately, we had a lot of beer left over so we had to drink it. Well, some one has to do it. (I'm not a big beer drinker, but I love all these unique flavored beers. Maybe I should try this recipe with a beer infused with clove and cinnamon.)My freezer has MBS. Multiple Banana Syndrome. I realized an intervention was needed when I opened my freezer the other day and a frozen banana landed on my toe. Unfortunately, I was the one needing the intervention. Some how, over the past 6 months, I've mananged to squirrel away every uneaten banana that had gotten brown spots. (I had no idea how many bananas we didn't eat.) Low and behold I found enough bananas to make, oh, 15 smoothies.
For a few days I've been making vanilla rice milk and banana smoothies. But, alas, I cannot drink that many smoothies. I was in the store purchasing a specialty beer when I saw a "Banana" Bread Beer. I bought it, managed to keep my husband from trying it and used it to make the most delish banana bread I've ever eaten. I made enough to share with neighbors and friends. For now, there is a lot of extra space in the freezer. YES! We have no bananas......
Beer Banana Bread
1 3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2 medium bananas, mashed
1/3 cup melted butter
1/4 cup beer
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease and flour a bread pan.
- In a large bowl sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, walnuts, and salt.
- In a medium bowl beat the eggs until foamy. Then, add the bananas, butter and beer.
- Combine the two mixtures, blending until dry ingredients are moist. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes. Do the toothpick test and if the toothpick comes out clean and the top is golden, the bread is done. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack before removing from pan.
- Enjoy!
Wait. You can freeze bananas? Is there a trick? Why did I not know this????!
ReplyDeleteThere's an Indian beer called Taj Mahal, which is probably my favorite beer of all time... and it has just the slightest taste of banana. I don't know if they think that is "good" or not, but I sure do.
Banana bread is my favorite baking recipe. It's so forgiving and always delicious. Shall try the beer version next time (and from the looks of it, it won't be long thanks to Andrew's itchy trigger finger when buying bananas)
Yessiree, you can freeze bananas. I just throw them in the freezer, peel and all. They become dark brown and ugly. When you thaw them to use in the baking you can do it quickly in the microwave. (Feel your microwave out.)
ReplyDeleteOnce they are thawed you just cut the top and squeeze the banana out like a toothpaste tube. They are really squishy and I have to admit, rather pungent. But, for baking, they are perfect. When I have the time I've also peeled them first, placed in a baggie and then froze, which is easier when making smoothies as you want the banana cold. (They are impossible to peel when cold.)
I'm going to have to try Taj Mahal. I like all these specialty beers and now that we have an ale house that has over 150 beers, I've enjoyed trying a variety.
Loving the mini loaf! You can eat the whole thing, guilt-free!
ReplyDeleteLoving the mini-loaf! You can eat the whole thing guilt-free!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth: Nothing I like better than guilt-free! It doesn't taste guilt-free, which is even better.
ReplyDeleteHey You.... Banana beer, totally knew to me, how'd it taste? Banana Bread is one of those favorites, comfort desserts, and my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI'm not freezing bananas but I will be freezing some food for this week... so I can just toss it in the microwave, hope the veggies work out ...
Surely sounds pretty tempting with that beer Camille. Btw, how are thing with you and family? Hope everything is well!
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mbs sounds serious camille...banana bread beer--i'm on it! how are you old friend?
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