Banana bread is one of the most magical smells coming from the oven as it bakes. It’s a simple cake method recipe that can be made in about 15 minutes plus baking time.
What to spread on banana bread
- butter
- peanut butter
- hazelnut spread
- almond butter
What to put on banana bread
There are a few items you can put on top of banana bread including:
- honey
- cream cheese icing
- whipped cream
- vanilla custard
- chocolate pudding
- vanilla ice cream
- chocolate sauce
- maple syrup
Do you need to put butter on banana bread
If you’re banana bread is quite moist, you won’t need to put any butter on your banana bread when you serve it. But if you’re banana bread is dry and needs more moisture, spread a layer of butter on top of your banana bread before serving.
What goes well with banana bread?
Tea and coffee go well with serving banana bread. You can also serve yogurt and fruit with banana bread for a light meal.
What spices go well with banana
How do you moisten banana bread?
Banana bread is made with the cake method, therefore you need to do as little mixing a physically possible. Even if there is a bit of flour showing as you mix the banana bread, once you put it in the mixing pan it will be fully mixed in. Only mixing your banana bread until it’s just combined will ensure your banana bread is moist and tasty. If you overmix your banana bread batter, this develops the gluten and causes it to be tough and dry. Serve your banana bread warm with a layer of butter on it to moisten your banana bread enough for your guests. Learn how to reheat banana bread so it retains it’s freshness.
What spices go well with banana
- nutmeg
- cloves
- coconut
- cinnamon
- cocoa