Banana Barley Bread Recipe

Craving that classic, melt-in-your-mouth banana bread? This recipe recreates the beloved Banana Bread from Calgary's Alligator Pear sandwich shop – simple, pure banana flavor with a delightful barley twist. No nuts, chocolate chips, or distractions, just the perfect balance of sweet banana and subtly nutty barley. This recipe is easy to follow, making it perfect for beginner bakers and experienced cooks alike!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 177.9 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Barley Bread

  • 1 ½ cups barley flour
  • All Purpose Flour
  • Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Canola Oil
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • Banana

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How to Make Banana Barley Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth. Add barley flour, sugar, eggs, oil, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

51g

Fat

3g

Carbs

9g

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