Banana bread

Banana Bread

Banana bread (/bəˈnænə brɛd/) is a type of bread made from mashed bananas. It is often a moist, sweet, cake-like bread.

Etymology

The term "banana bread" is a combination of the words "banana" and "bread". The first known usage of the term dates back to the 1930s, during the Great Depression in the United States.

Ingredients

The basic banana bread is made with simple ingredients: banana, flour, sugar, butter, egg, and baking soda. Variations may include chocolate chips, walnuts, or cinnamon.

Preparation

Banana bread is prepared by first mashing ripe bananas with a fork or a masher. The remaining ingredients are then added and mixed in. The mixture is then poured into a baking pan and baked in an oven.

Nutritional Value

Banana bread is high in carbohydrates due to the bananas and sugar. It also contains protein from the eggs and fat from the butter. However, it is low in vitamins and minerals.

Related Terms

• Bread
• Banana
• Baking
• Oven
• Carbohydrate
• Protein
• Fat

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Banana bread
• Wikipedia's article - Banana bread

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