Best 4 Banana Tea Bread From The New York Times Recipes

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Are you searching for a delightful and aromatic treat to enjoy with your loved ones during tea time? Look no further than the delectable banana tea bread from The New York Times. This scrumptious bread is packed with the goodness of ripe bananas, offering a moist and tender crumb, while the addition of aromatic tea leaves imparts a unique and refreshing flavor. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this detailed guide will lead you through the process of creating this irresistible banana tea bread, providing you with step-by-step instructions and all the necessary tips to ensure a perfect bake.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA BREAD



Banana Bread image

Here is an easy way to use up the bananas on the countertop, or brown ones thrown in the back of the freezer. Don't overmix the ingredients, and make sure the bananas are very ripe.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     weekday, dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 pound cool butter (1 stick), more for greasing pan
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 eggs, at room temperature
2 1/3 cups very ripe bananas (about 5)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
1 tablespoon granulated or coarse sugar
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Using electric mixer, cream butter until smooth and fluffy. Add sugar and cream together 2 minutes more. One at a time, mix in eggs. Mix in bananas until only small lumps remain.
  • Stir dry ingredients together and mix into banana mixture just until combined. Pour into prepared pan. If making topping, stir ingredients together and sprinkle over batter.
  • Bake about 55 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Let cool in pan 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack and let cool completely before wrapping tightly for storage.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 243, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 168 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BANANA TEA BREAD FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES



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Make and share this Banana Tea Bread from the New York Times recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carrie sheridan

Categories     Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 bread, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 3/4 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening or 1/3 cup softened butter
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs, well-beaten
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2-3)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Cream the shortening or butter, add the sugar gradually and continue working until the batter is light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs and beat well.
  • Add the flour mixture alternately with the bananas, a small amount at a time, beating after each addition until smooth.
  • Turn into a well-greased bread pan [8-1/2 X 4-1/2 X 3 inches] and bake about one hour and ten minutes.
  • NOTE: you can add 1/2 cup coarsely broken nut meats to the batter.

BANANA BREAD, NY TIMES NATURAL FOODS COOKBOOK CARRIE SHERIDAN



Banana Bread, NY Times Natural Foods Cookbook Carrie Sheridan image

I have posted a great banana tea bread recipe with a cake consistency... but this recipe has the gooeyness of the bananas and is just as good in a different way. Try BOTH... they are the most delicious banana breads you'll ever eat. Great toasted, too! Freezes well.

Provided by carrie sheridan

Categories     Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup kerry irish gold sweet butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup unsifted stoneground whole wheat flour
1/2 cup unsifted unbleached white flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 1/4 cups mashed ripe bananas (2 large or 3 small)
1/3 cup buttermilk or 1/3 cup yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until very light. Beat in the egg.
  • Sift together the whole wheat flour, white flour, baking soda and salt.
  • Combine the bananas and buttermilk, stirring just enough to combine well.
  • Alternately add dry ingredients and banana mixture to creamed butter/sugar/egg mixture.
  • Turn into an oiled 9 by 5 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake 50-60 minutes or until done.
  • White flour can be substituted for whole wheat flour - also try rice flour, oat flour, coconut flour [add extra liquid if using coconut flour in a 1 to 1 ratio].
  • Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and finish cooling on a rack.
  • Yields 1 loaf.

BANANA BREAD



Banana Bread image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     breakfast, weekday, dessert, side dish

Time 1h

Yield Sixteen servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Vegetable oil cooking spray
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup honey
1 1/4 cups whole-wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9-inch-by-5-inch loaf pan with the vegetable oil. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, vanilla, egg and honey until well mixed. In another bowl, stir the flour and baking powder together.
  • Very lightly stir the flour mixture into the banana mixture. Add the margarine and stir just until combined; do not overmix. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 117, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 80 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Tips:

  • For a sweeter bread, use overripe bananas.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • To make sure your bread is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the bread is done.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Banana tea bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture and sweet banana flavor, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or breakfast, give this banana tea bread recipe a try.

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