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Jamie Oliver Banana Bread

Jamie Oliver banana bread
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Jamie Oliver’s banana bread is a classic quick bread made using ripe bananas, flour, eggs, and sugar, combined into a simple batter and baked until golden. It’s known for its moist crumb, balanced sweetness, and rustic homemade feel.

Ingredients

Scale

    • 3–4 ripe bananas (mashed)

    • 2 large eggs

    • 150g sugar (caster or brown sugar)

    • 75g melted butter or olive oil

    • 225g self-raising flour

    • 1 teaspoon baking powder

    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    • Pinch of salt

Optional add-ins:

    • Handful of chopped walnuts

    • Chocolate chips

    • Cinnamon (½ teaspoon)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a loaf tin or line it with baking paper.

Step 2: Mash the Bananas

In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. A few small lumps are fine—they add texture.

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

Add eggs, sugar, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until fully combined.

Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5: Bring Everything Together

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Avoid overmixing—just combine until smooth.

Step 6: Add Extras (Optional)

Stir in nuts, chocolate chips, or spices if using.

Step 7: Bake

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 8: Cool and Serve

Let the bread cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack before slicing.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/banana-bread/