How to Make Banana Beer Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Banana beer bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that combines the sweet flavors of ripe bananas with the rich and malty taste of beer. This unique combination creates a moist and flavorful bread that is perfect for snacking or as a side dish for your favorite savory meals. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is a great way to experiment with new flavors and ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup mashed bananas
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (Optional)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 cups dark beer
  • 1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 loaves

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  • In a large bowl, mix the brown sugar, banana, eggs, and vanilla. For moister bread, add oil, if desired.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together 3 cups flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, all spice, cardamom, and cloves. Alternately blend the flour mixture and beer into the banana mixture.
  • Toss the walnuts with the remaining flour. Stir in the dates and ginger to the mixture and blend well. Pour into two loaf pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven until inserted toothpick inserted into the center of each loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    246 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 214mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 200mg