Showing posts with label Cooks Illustrated. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cooks Illustrated. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

BBB (Better Banana Bread)

Mmmmm. Banana Bread is one of the few breads I like. I've been collecting overripe bananas in my freezer for awhile now and can I just say that thawed overripe bananas are super gross. I'm glad the end product is so tasty because sometimes I have a hard time getting past the initial squish factor.

I used a bundt pan this time.  I find a giant slab of BB to be a bit daunting at times. The bundt pan allow for more manageable slices to be cut. The bread also bakes faster, 30-40 mins instead of the usual 55-75. (less wait time = YAY!)

I really like adding fresh banana slices sprinkled with sugar on top before going into the oven. The slices caramelize while baking and add some extra banana-y goodness. Not to mention it looks pretty. I got this idea from Cooks Illustrated. (Their BB recipe is amazing as well. Check out the video: http://youtu.be/DtokStgEQKM)

I wish we had smell-o-net. You'll just have to imagine how good my apartment smells at the moment I guess. Tee-hee.