tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002612879648972347.post1056364251698604618..comments2024-03-17T08:26:17.162+01:00Comments on Cooking Books: The Secret to Great Banana Bread No Matter What Recipe You UseAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08402921195094964887noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002612879648972347.post-45235517192391947072012-03-14T11:15:36.259+01:002012-03-14T11:15:36.259+01:00Hi Ruby,
I have to admit that I usually buy my ba...Hi Ruby,<br /><br />I have to admit that I usually buy my bananas pretty green, something I should have mentioned when I gave the figure of 10 days. I mean, there is a point at which they become rotten, which is what it sounds like happened to you. Things I look for include an all-black peel, and a very strong scent of banana, but not one that smells like rotting or somewhat alcoholic.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08402921195094964887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002612879648972347.post-74201407777992582832012-03-14T10:36:59.171+01:002012-03-14T10:36:59.171+01:00Well, my 12 day "matured banana" bread t...Well, my 12 day "matured banana" bread tasted like(for my taste that is) exactly what it was - rotting banana bread - LOL ! Never again ! Snooky doodle said hers was gummy the last time she made one - this one was just too soft for me - i like it firm-ish gummy. I had planned on making Banana Bread French Toast with it, but after 2 bites ( 1 end and 1 middle ) it went into the round file.<br />Next time - 6 day old bananas for me.Ruby Ricciardinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002612879648972347.post-64469132315748163712011-03-22T05:02:44.753+01:002011-03-22T05:02:44.753+01:00Always the best and healthy!Banana bread!best in b...Always the best and healthy!Banana bread!best in breakfast!Jarahttp://yoursmartkitchen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002612879648972347.post-73080760715143452832010-10-11T13:42:27.119+02:002010-10-11T13:42:27.119+02:00You know what? I'm really enjoying your writin...You know what? I'm really enjoying your writing. It's become very rare for me to enjoy the writing on many food blogs. I tend to glaze over the recipes and photos if I'm to be completely honest. So yes, hooray for banana bread but a big pat on the back for pleasant blog posts.Sarah@Buttered Uphttp://www.buttered-up.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002612879648972347.post-47667869825960958392008-10-10T02:39:00.000+02:002008-10-10T02:39:00.000+02:00That is exactly how ripe I let my bananas get for ...That is exactly how ripe I let my bananas get for banana bread. If I don't use the bananas when they get to that stage I throw them in the freezer just waiting for the next banana bread.test it commhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07795596315329913917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002612879648972347.post-90358832705288380262008-10-09T12:31:00.000+02:002008-10-09T12:31:00.000+02:00Heh you're right. I have one ultimate banana bread...Heh you're right. I have one ultimate banana bread recipe that I think is the best ever (like everyone else!), and I always try to use the ripest bananas possible.Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03479173213358780490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002612879648972347.post-86246496767648701802008-10-08T08:12:00.000+02:002008-10-08T08:12:00.000+02:00Thanks for leaving me a note! I heart banana bread...Thanks for leaving me a note! I heart banana bread. You really can't go wrong no matter what recipe you're using.Lauren @ Sassy Molassyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386991766331711286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002612879648972347.post-50668453905126571862008-10-08T05:23:00.000+02:002008-10-08T05:23:00.000+02:00This looks great! I have these 10-day matured bana...This looks great! I have these 10-day matured bananas on my counter right now!!! I'll have to make this!The Food Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09964596880945435097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002612879648972347.post-22595103109328012832008-10-08T05:08:00.000+02:002008-10-08T05:08:00.000+02:00It looks very dense. I wish I could make my own br...It looks very dense. I wish I could make my own bread.tigerfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13575213806359208350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002612879648972347.post-25021230117988276192008-10-08T05:06:00.000+02:002008-10-08T05:06:00.000+02:00Andrea, thank you for stopping by my chocolae blog...Andrea, thank you for stopping by my chocolae blog and the compliments to my daughter. You are so sweet. OMG, I love banana bread. I learned how to make it from my mother. But I like the tip you gave about letting the bananas get "very ripe" before using them. Thank you.Teresa Cordero Cordellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00738980943031027746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002612879648972347.post-76162273695445400302008-10-08T04:26:00.000+02:002008-10-08T04:26:00.000+02:00This bread is just perfect! And you are so right a...This bread is just perfect! And you are so right about bananas. I remember myself baking banana bread first time (many years ago :) using not-so-ripe bananas... It was awful :)Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608024578098527972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002612879648972347.post-88697008275422884782008-10-08T02:02:00.000+02:002008-10-08T02:02:00.000+02:00Trisha, those kinds of foods are the best because ...Trisha, those kinds of foods are the best because everyone has advice on them. There's always room for exploration!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08402921195094964887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002612879648972347.post-70568776618845670532008-10-08T02:01:00.000+02:002008-10-08T02:01:00.000+02:00Hayley, I totally agree, I actually much prefer ba...Hayley, I totally agree, I actually much prefer bananas a bit under ripe if I'm going to eat them out of hand!<BR/><BR/>Sharon, I don't think a loaf has lasted longer than one day around her, well, ever. It's too addictive! I'm glad you agree with me about not putting rotten food on the blog ;-)<BR/><BR/>Sam, yes!! Lemon zest! Why didn't I think of that? I love lemon zest in pretty much everything, so you can be sure it's going in next time.<BR/><BR/>Alexa, I have a hard time believing your breads come out anything less than spectacular based on the other food on your blog. But if that's true, give this recipe a try. It's a good one!<BR/><BR/>Jerry, thanks for the scientific bases behind rotten bananas! While it may not be much of a secret, it's not something I was aware of until quite recently. I always let my bananas get over ripe, but I only in the last year did I let them get to that seriously gone stage. Maple syrup sounds sinful, and we're lucky in this part of the country to have such easy access to the good stuff. I'll definitely give that a try as well!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08402921195094964887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002612879648972347.post-3361825600338917572008-10-08T02:00:00.000+02:002008-10-08T02:00:00.000+02:00Oh, that is so true about everyone having their ow...Oh, that is so true about everyone having their own "best" recipe! And now I know: the stinkier the bananas, the better. Great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002612879648972347.post-23223694091364708192008-10-08T01:04:00.000+02:002008-10-08T01:04:00.000+02:00Totally agree on the overly ripe banana technique ...Totally agree on the overly ripe banana technique and don't really consider it to be much of a secret. Firm bananas cut down on the bread's moisture.<BR/><BR/>For this purpose, carbs in bananas become desirable sugers when exposed to average temps and conditions.<BR/><BR/>On the occasions that I want to make banana bread and the bananas happen to be perfectly overly-ripe but I cannot get around to making the bread just yet, I simply freeze them until I can get around to making the bread.<BR/><BR/>If colorization is not an issue, may I add that very ripes are also great for smoothies.<BR/><BR/>Real maple syrup is another additive to the bread that deserves consideration.<BR/><BR/>Regards<BR/>*!*JerryNJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13762426700200847245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002612879648972347.post-26639573770910859382008-10-08T00:15:00.000+02:002008-10-08T00:15:00.000+02:00Beautiful looking banana bread... I can imagine th...Beautiful looking banana bread... I can imagine that the bananas looked as bad as mine usually look before going to my batter. Your banana bread looks much better and yummier than the last one I made. I'll have to come back to your recipe. :-)Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05409237977061384453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002612879648972347.post-65749876995912909792008-10-07T23:38:00.000+02:002008-10-07T23:38:00.000+02:00Thanks for the tip, I love banana bread so will tr...Thanks for the tip, I love banana bread so will try this out next time.<BR/><BR/>One thing I found makes a huge improvement to banana bread is adding lemon zest, try it you'll be surprised how much of an improvement it makes.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04554151962924841103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002612879648972347.post-63483494585679078262008-10-07T23:31:00.000+02:002008-10-07T23:31:00.000+02:00I could never make enough banana bread. We gobble...I could never make enough banana bread. We gobble it up so quickly! I agree about the quasi-rotten bananas. I actually took a picture once to post on the blog, but decided they looked nasty. I get grossed out by the smell after awhile, so I let them sit in the fridge when they get to that point. <BR/><BR/>Yours looks delicious!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18147449734209912973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002612879648972347.post-41490343656836469182008-10-07T21:16:00.000+02:002008-10-07T21:16:00.000+02:00I've grown to love banana bread despite the fact t...I've grown to love banana bread despite the fact that I can't stomach bananas if they're not still green-tinged. My bananas are usually that bad before I get round to making them into a banana bread but I have to agree, they taste so much better if they're left to ripen :-)Hayleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11662846943637186851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002612879648972347.post-22037366899731521222008-10-07T18:12:00.000+02:002008-10-07T18:12:00.000+02:00Hi Snooky Doodle! I'm not sure the cause of gummy...Hi Snooky Doodle! I'm not sure the cause of gummy banana bread. Having super ripe bananas may not solve it, but they will up the flavor!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08402921195094964887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002612879648972347.post-12183056593570189162008-10-07T17:03:00.000+02:002008-10-07T17:03:00.000+02:00wow this looks great. I ll follow your advice. Las...wow this looks great. I ll follow your advice. Last time I made banana bread it came out gummy :-(Snooky doodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00310434713490902199noreply@blogger.com