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100 Stroke Banana Bread Recipe

This legendary banana bread recipe, contributed to the Little Church of the Desert cookbook in 1986 by Shirley McClay of Twentynine Palms, is a true testament to simple baking. The secret? 100 strokes of the whisk! This ensures a perfectly moist and flavorful loaf, making it a cherished family favorite. Get ready to experience the delicious taste of history!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 270.9 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for 100 Stroke Banana Bread

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Walnuts
  • Raisins
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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How to Make 100 Stroke Banana Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, and 1 large egg until well combined.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
  4. Stir the batter vigorously for 100 strokes to ensure a smooth and well-combined texture.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

98g

Fat

4g

Carbs

14g

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Breakfast & Brunch Sweets & Sides Desserts The Americas American Vegetarian Baking

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Breads Fruit American Easy Dietary Low Saturated Fat Inexpensive Quick Breads Low In Something Tropical Fruit Bananas 4 Hours Or Less