The children are going to be really chuffed making this classic banana bread.
This is a simple recipe with a little supervision - they’ll love sampling their work!
Tasks for the children
* Lining the tin with greaseproof paper
*Mixing the ingredients together
* Mashing the bananas
* Spooning the mixture into the tin
*Slicing the bread using a bread knife with supervision
Ingredients - (Serves 8)
75g (3oz) butter or margarine
100g (4oz) soft brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 large ripe bananas
225g (8oz) self-raising flour
1/2 tsp ground all spice and a pinch of salt
Handful of dried fruit (dates are good) or chopped walnuts (optional)
Method
*Preheat the oven to 190C, gas 5. Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until fluffy then beat in the egg gradually.
* Add dried fruit. Mash the bananas then stir into the mixture. Fold in the flour, all spice and salt.
*Spoon into a greased and lined loaf tin and bake in the centre of the oven for 35-40 mins, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
* When cooked, leave the banana bread in the tin for a few mins before turning out to cool on a wire rack.
* Serve the banana bread sliced, spread with butter or margarine.
ENJOY!!