Red Banana Pineapple Bread Recipe
My first encounter with red bananas was a revelation. Also known as red dacca or Jamaican bananas, this variety is smaller and sweeter than the common yellow Cavendish banana. The peel is a deep purpley red (turning almost black when at their most ripe) and the flesh has the softest tint of pink. But what makes these bananas so special is their intense banana flavor and slight raspberry tang.
The best bananas to use in banana bread are those that are as ripe and sweet as possible, so it seemed obvious to swap in naturally amped-up red bananas. This variety is extremely popular in Central America, so I added another tropical fruit, the pineapple, which does double duty by adding flavor and moisture. The final twist on traditional banana bread is the addition of ground ginger: a little spice which pairs well with a cup of hot Colombian coffee in the morning.
- Yield:8
- Active time: 20 minutes
- Total time:1 hour 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple
- 1 1/2 cups mashed red bananas
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 9 by 5 by 3 inch loaf pan.
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2.
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, salt, ginger, and baking soda.
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3.
In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs together with an electric mixture until lightened in color and thickened in texture, about 4 minutes.
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4.
Beat in vanilla extract and vegetable oil.
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5.
Stir in bananas and crushed pineapple.
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6.
Stir in flour mixture until just incorporated. Pour dough in prepared pan and bake until top is golden and a cake tester comes out clean, about one hour.
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