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Banana Yeast Bread

We all have recipes for banana bread but this one is different. It is a yeast-ed bread that rises and has the texture of leavened bread. Makes 2 loaves
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword banana, bread, yeast
Budget Cheap
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rise time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 24 slices
Calories 171kcal

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Cooking thermometer
  • Large bowl
  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup milk
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour You may need up to 6 cups. I used 675 grams measured
  • 2 packages ¼ ounce each active dry yeast ( I used 0.5 ounces measured)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 medium ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 teaspoon water

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, cook and stir the milk, butter and sugar over medium-low heat until butter is melted. Cool to 110°-115°.
  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups (240 grams) of flour, yeast, salt, 2 eggs, bananas and milk mixture. Beat on low-speed until combined then increase to medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough (I added 435 grams additional flour).
  • Turn onto a smooth surface, lubricated with a 2 teaspoons vegetable oil. Pour a little vegetable oil on your hands and form the dough into a rectangle.
  • Pull the rectangle away from you to stretch the dough, then fold it halfway back over itself. Repeat with the other end as if folding the rectangle into thirds.
  • Spray the inside of a large bowl with cooking spray and place it over the top of the dough to prevent it from drying out. Repeat the stretch and fold procedure three more times, allowing the dough to rest for ten minutes in between.
  • Form the dough into a large ball and place it in the large bowl that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Lightly spray the top of the dough and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Divide dough in half. Shape each into a round loaf. Place on a greased baking sheet or a parchment paper that has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Cut slits in tops. Cover loosely and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Beat remaining egg with water and brush over the loaves. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 2 loaves.

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg