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			== Banana_bread ==
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			File:Banana_bread_slices.jpg\|Banana bread slices
			File:Banana_bread_without_nuts_plus_strawberries.JPG\|Banana bread without nuts plus strawberries
			File:Banana_Chocolate_Chip_Bread,_March_2009.jpg\|Banana Chocolate Chip Bread, March 2009
			File:Julia's_Banana_and_Blueberry_Cake_with_walnuts.jpg\|Julia's Banana and Blueberry Cake with walnuts
			File:Sliced_Filipino_Homemade_Banana_Bread.jpg\|Sliced Filipino Homemade Banana Bread
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{{Infobox prepared food
| name = Banana Bread
| image = Banana bread.jpg
| caption = A loaf of banana bread
| alternate_name =
| country = United States
| region =
| creator =
| course = Dessert, snack
| type = Bread
| served = Room temperature
| main_ingredient = [[Bananas]], [[flour]], [[sugar]], [[butter]], [[eggs]], [[baking soda]]
| variations = [[Nut]]s, [[chocolate chips]]
| calories =
}}
'''Banana bread''' is a type of [[bread]] made from mashed [[bananas]]. It is often a moist, sweet, cake-like quick bread; however there are some banana bread recipes that are traditional-style raised breads. Banana bread first became a standard feature of American cookbooks with the popularization of [[baking soda]] and [[baking powder]] in the 1930s. It appeared in Pillsbury's 1933 Balanced Recipes cookbook, and later gained more popularity with the release of the original Chiquita Banana's Recipe Book in 1950.
==History==
The origin of banana bread is believed to be in the United States, with the advent of baking soda and baking powder in the early 1930s. The Great Depression also played a significant role in its creation, as resourceful housewives did not wish to waste overripe bananas. The convenience and availability of the ingredients needed for banana bread made it a popular recipe during this time.
==Ingredients==
The basic ingredients in banana bread include:
* [[Bananas]], which are the defining ingredient of the bread, providing moisture and flavor.
* [[Flour]], which gives the bread its structure.
* [[Sugar]], for sweetness.
* [[Butter]] or oil, which adds moisture and richness.
* [[Eggs]], which bind the ingredients together.
* [[Baking soda]] or [[baking powder]], which acts as a leavening agent to make the bread rise.
Variations of banana bread might include [[nut]]s, such as [[walnuts]] or [[pecans]], [[chocolate chips]], or other fruits such as [[blueberries]].
==Preparation==
The preparation of banana bread involves mixing the wet ingredients (mashed bananas, butter, and eggs) together in one bowl, and the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking soda) in another. The dry ingredients are then combined with the wet ingredients, and any additional ingredients like nuts or chocolate chips are folded in. The batter is then poured into a loaf pan and baked in an oven.
==Cultural Significance==
Banana bread has become a beloved comfort food in many parts of the world. It is often associated with home baking and is a popular recipe for beginners. During the COVID-19 pandemic, banana bread saw a resurgence in popularity as many people took up baking while in quarantine.
==Variations==
There are numerous variations of banana bread, including:
* [[Banana nut bread]], which includes nuts like walnuts or pecans.
* [[Chocolate chip banana bread]], which includes chocolate chips for a sweet twist.
* [[Vegan banana bread]], which substitutes eggs and butter with vegan alternatives like flax eggs and coconut oil.
==See Also==
* [[Bread]]
* [[Quick bread]]
* [[Banana cake]]
[[Category:Breads]]
[[Category:Banana dishes]]
[[Category:American cuisine]]
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