Wood-fired Banana Bread with two slices cut out on a board. recipe poster image

Wood-fired Banana Bread

A moist, tender crumb, a crackled caramelised crust, and deep smoky sweetness — this wood-fired banana bread is comfort baking at its best.

Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
50-70 minutes
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Ingredients

Makes
1 loaf
  • 250g plain flour
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • Pinch of fine salt
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • 120g butter, softened
  • 180g light brown soft sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 300g mashed banana, peeled weight (about 3-4 bananas)
  • 80g sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

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The long cook of this cake really allows the flavour of the wood to sink into the cake adding an extra layer of flavour.

Step 1

Line a 2lb loaf tin with baking parchment.

Step 2

Mix the flour, bicarbonate of soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves together in a bowl.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until paler and fluffy. (Use an electric hand whisk or a wooden spoon.)

Step 4

Beat in the eggs followed by the banana, sour cream and vanilla extract.

Step 5

Add in the flour mixture and mix to combine, being careful not to over mix but making sure there are no pockets of dry flour left.

Step 6

Spoon the mix into the lined loaf tin and place in the Gozney and cook for 50-70 minutes, with the door on.

Step 7

Check the loaf is cooked by making sure a skewer comes out of the centre of the cake clean. Place some foil over the top if it’s browning too quickly.

Step 8

Leave to cool in the tin for 15 mins before removing and leaving to cool completely before serving.

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United Kingdom

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