Banana Bread Recipe Uk Mary Berry

Mary Berry's banana bread is a classic recipe that has been around for decades. It is a great way to use up over-ripe bananas, as the more banana flavour you get, the better the result will be. This simple banana bread recipe is easy to make and will be a hit with the whole family.

Ingredients

225g/8oz of self-raising flour
115g/4oz of caster sugar
115g/4oz of butter, softened
2 eggs, beaten
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
2 tablespoons of semi-skimmed milk

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4 and grease and line a 900g/2lb loaf tin with baking parchment.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until fully combined. Stir in the mashed bananas, followed by the vanilla extract and milk.

Sift the flour into the bowl and fold in until fully incorporated. Pour the mixture into the greased loaf tin and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the bread comes out clean.

Allow the banana bread to cool in the tin before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

One slice of Mary Berry’s banana bread contains approximately:

153 calories
6.1g of fat
25.8g of carbohydrates
1.8g of protein

This banana bread is a great snack or light lunch, perfect for days out or picnics. It’s also a great way to use up over-ripe bananas, rather than throwing them away.

Why not try adding some chocolate chips to the mixture for an extra indulgent treat? Or try adding some spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg for a more festive flavour. The possibilities are endless!