Miso Banana Bread For A Sweet-Salty Tea Time Treat

By Devi Poojari

Break away from the usual confines of a stereotypical tea cake to try this deliciously moist and deep in flavour banana bread – perfect to pair with your cup of hot beverage in the evening.

INGREDIENTS

3 overripe bananas 3 tablespoons miso paste ½ cup softened butter 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder 1 tablespoon baking powder Chocolate chips (optional)

METHOD

Preheat your oven to 175°C while you mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl.

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Add the miso paste, eggs and vanilla and whisk everything well to combine.

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In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar thoroughly until you have an airy, fluffy mixture.

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Add the banana mixture to the butter and sugar and mix well.

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Add the remaining ingredients and top up with plenty of chocolate chips or sliced banana before baking in the oven for 60-70 minutes.

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Check for doneness by piercing a knife through the centre and let it cool for a bit on a wire rack.

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Slice and serve warm, along with a cup of tea or coffee.