Gordon Ramsay ’s banana bread easy-to-follow recipe captures the essence of this classic treat with an extra-indulgent twist. Perfect for breakfast , a quick snack, or alongside some ice cream as dessert, this recipe from the chef’s official website is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. When prepared as per the instructions, this loaf serves six to eight, and it can be glazed with maple syrup if you want a flavourful shiny top.
Sharing the recipe , the TV star and restaurateur said: “This easy banana bread recipe is the perfect way to use up overripe bananas. It's soft, moist and utterly delicious. “To add flavour and crunch, we used dark chocolate chips and pecan nuts in the mixture.
” Ingredients 140g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 75g caster sugar 75g light brown sugar, plus 1 tsp for topping Two eggs 140g self-raising flour One tsp baking powder Pinch of sea salt 75g pecan nuts, roughly chopped 75g dark chocolate chips Three very ripe bananas, two mashed and one for topping One to two tbsp maple syrup, to glaze Method Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or Gas Mark 4. Prepare a 900g loaf tin by greasing it and lining it with baking paper. In a bowl, use an electric whisk to cream together the butter and both types of sugar until the mixture is light and airy.
Incorporate the eggs one at a time, making sure to mix well after each addition. If the batter appears to split, simply add a spoonful of flour to help stabilise it. Gently fold in the.
