Banana Bread

Preheat the oven to 180°C (top and bottom, no fan).

Line a baking tray with parchment paper, or grease the inside of the baking form thoroughly with butter to prevent sticking.

In a large bowl, mash 3 of the ripe Bananas using a fork until they are mostly smooth (a few small lumps are okay).

Add 4 Eggs to the mashed bananas.

Add 7 g of Vanilla Extract.

Mix these ingredients together well.

Melt 80 g Butter either in a microwave-safe bowl or in a small saucepan over low heat.

Let it cool slightly.

Pour the melted butter into the banana and egg mixture. Stir to combine.

150 g Flour

A pinch of Salt

1 tsp Baking Soda

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.

Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon only until the ingredients are just combined and you no longer see streaks of dry flour. Be careful not to overmix.

Pour the finished batter evenly into the prepared baking form.

Prepare the remaining (fourth) banana by cutting it lengthwise into two halves.

Arrange the banana halves on top of the batter.

Sprinkle Chocolate Sprinkles, cacao nibs, or another topping of your choice over the batter, if desired.

Place the baking form into the preheated oven.

Bake for approximately 35–40 min.

To check if the bread is done, insert a toothpick or skewer into the center. If it comes out clean (without wet batter clinging to it), the bread is ready.

If not, bake for a few more minutes and test again.

Remove the banana bread from the oven.

Let the bread cool in the baking form for about 10-15 minutes.

Remove the banana bread from the form and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.