Yeasted banana bread recipe (eggless brioche)

Make a delicious and fluffy eggless brioche by using up two overripe bananas with this easy yeasted banana bread recipe

This yeasted banana bread recipe differs from the traditional banana bread that most people are accustomed to. Unlike the sweet quick bread that tastes like cake, this eggless brioche is made with yeast and requires time to rise. Bananas add sweetness and softness to the dough without overpowering the flavor.

I made a fascinating discovery recently – adding bananas to sweet yeast dough can transform it into something remarkable! I had never made banana yeast bread before and was pleasantly surprised to find out that bananas can act as an egg substitute and make the dough exceptionally tender. It’s amazing what new things we can learn when we experiment in the kitchen!

Adding turmeric to the dough in this recipe gives the yeasted banana bread a beautiful yellow color. The best part is that it doesn’t affect the taste at all, but it does make it look stunning. Whether you choose to add turmeric or not, this sweet loaf will be delicious either way.

You won’t believe how amazing this yeasted banana bread tastes! It has the perfect balance of sweetness and delightful banana flavor. It’s best enjoyed fresh, but don’t throw it away once it starts to go stale. Instead, slice it up and transform it into the most scrumptious French toast you’ve ever tasted!

Useful tips

Since this is a yeasted banana bread, it requires time to rise. Please consider this before beginning to make it. While the recipe is simple, it is crucial to knead the dough well. By following some useful tips, you can create the perfect loaf:

• The bananas should be very ripe. The ones with brown spots on their peel are perfect.
• I strongly recommend pureeing them with a blender. If you only mash them with a fork, the puree’s texture will be uneven, and this is important for the recipe.
• You can knead the dough by hand or use a mixer with a dough hook. Alternatively, you can make the yeasted banana bread in a bread maker (choose the basic setting, the same one you use to make regular white bread).
• Keep the dough covered with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap to prevent a dry crust from forming.
• The dough’s rising time depends on the temperature. The warmer it is, the quicker the dough will rise.
• Make sure to allow the loaf to cool completely before slicing (cover it with a kitchen towel as soon as you take it out of the oven). This will allow the crust to soften and make it much easier to cut the bread into perfect slices.

By the way, you can use this recipe to make small sweet buns. Just remember to reduce the baking time by 5 minutes.

What else can I add to yeasted banana bread?

This recipe is the perfect combination of simple ingredients – nothing is missing and nothing is superfluous. However, if you want to experiment with other interesting flavors, try adding:

• Cardamom. 1tsp of dry ground cardamom will make the dough surprisingly flavorful.
• Raisins or dried cranberries to enhance the texture. 4 tablespoons will be enough for this recipe.
• Chocolate chips. Chocolate lovers will love it.
• Chopped nuts. Like walnuts, hazelnuts, peanuts, pistachios… it all depends on your preferences. Chop the nuts and add them to the dough at the end of kneading.
• Poppy seeds. Add 2 tablespoons and the loaf will have an original look.
• You can replace dairy milk with plant-based one (almond, rice, soy…)
• Regular granulated white sugar can be substituted with brown sugar to give the yeasted banana bread a slight caramel taste.

Ingredients

• 1 cup banana puree
• 1tsp ground dry turmeric powder
• 4 – 5 cups all-purpose flour (you may need more, it all depends on the quality of the flour)
• 25g (1Tbsp + 2tsp) unsalted butter (melt it and let it cool a little)
• a pinch of salt
• vanilla  
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup lukewarm water
• 25g (2tsp) active dry yeast
• 4Tbsp sugar
• grated zest of 1 lemon

Easy yeasted banana bread recipe

To prepare the banana puree, blend very ripe bananas using a blender

Next, heat the milk and water together and then dissolve the yeast in them. Let it rest for a few minutes until the yeast has activated, and you see bubbles

After that, add sugar, melted (slightly cooled) butter, turmeric, zest, vanilla, banana puree, and salt

Then add flour. First, add 4 cups, and then, if the dough is still sticky, add more until it no longer sticks to your hands

Knead the dough and leave it in a warm place for 2 hours. It should double in size during this time

After two hours, punch the dough down and divide it into 3 loaves. Transfer them to the loaf pans (21cm x 11cm / 8×4 inch). You can also form the dough into rolls. Leave it to rise for another 15-20 minutes

Beat an egg yolk and brush the top of the loaves with it. It’s optional, but it gives them a nice glaze. Preheat the oven to 180C (350F) and bake this yeasted banana bread for 25-30 minutes (20-25 minutes are enough for small sweet buns). Enjoy!

What to serve with banana yeast bread

This eggless brioche is perfect on its own and can be enjoyed as is. It’s also great for toasting and pairs well with:

• Butter. After toasting a slice, spread some butter on it for a simple and delicious breakfast.
• Thick jam. Any jam of your choice will work here. I love it with my homemade peach jam.
• Nutella. Words are unnecessary here… banana sandwich bread and chocolate cream are always a win-win combination.
• Lemon curd. It takes this eggless brioche to the next level.
• Peanut butter. This toast is for real foodies.
• Honey. Simple and delicious.
• Cream cheese. You’ll love this combination.

You can also serve this eggless brioche with your favorite fresh fruit or a dollop of ice cream.

No matter how you choose to serve it, yeasted banana bread is guaranteed to please any crowd.

FAQ

If you have two overripe bananas and are looking for a creative way to use them, it’s time to try something new! Make this incredibly delicious yeasted banana bread, which is both bright and flavorful.

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