How to make banana bread – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass

Banana bread is delicious, keeps for ages, goes with all sorts – and it’s thrifty, too! Here’s how to make it in a few easy steps

Banana bread is, strictly speaking, more of a loaf-shaped cake, but, whatever you call it, the taste doesn’t lie. It’s utterly delicious, and the natural sweetness of the ripe fruit lends itself perfectly to baking. While it may not be exactly a health food, it is at least surely better for the heart than Elvis’ favourite fried banana and peanut butter sandwich.

Prep 25 min Cook 1 hr Makes 1 loaf

350g very ripe bananas, peeled (net weight) 50g shelled walnuts, or cashews, peanuts or pecans, or chocolate chips (all optional) 50g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing 180g plain flour, plus extra for…