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a christmas banana loaf – Forever Nigella

23 December 2011 by Dominic Franks

… not quite sure where this one came from but it was those two very brown bananas staring at me from the bowl that inspired me to get busy… and at this time of year it’s all mince pies and eggnog so I thought a little banana bread would shake it up a little… as you know, i’m a regular banana bread maker but for this one I turned to Nigella so I could enter this into the last ever Forever Nigella, hosted by the miniature muffin-sized Sarah from Maison Cupcake under the theme of Christmas Presence… which meant I needed to give it  Christmas twist… easily done with the addition of candied peel and dash or four of wonderful Glenmorangie whisky…  

Christmas Banana Loaf
this recipe (and method) is adapted from one I found in How To Be A Domestic Goddess and because i’ve adapted it I am showing you the recipe here…
8oz self raising flour
4oz butter
4oz brown sugar

In a large bowl, mix the above into breadcrumbs then add a teaspoon of cinnamon

2oz sultanas, 1 oz of candied peel and 2oz of pre-toasted almond slivers go in next

next mash 2 ripe bananas with 2 beaten eggs and a good glug of whisky and add these to the bowl and mix it all together.

Pour into a loaf tin and bake in the oven for 45 mins at 170c


eat and of course, enjoy! and a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and all your loved ones xx

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  1. Susan's blog says

    23 December 2011 at 8:59 pm

    Merry Christmas Dom hope you and yours have a lovely time. (lovely loaf) xxx

  2. Phil in the Kitchen says

    23 December 2011 at 9:27 pm

    Well you can't go wrong with whisky at Christmas (not unless there's too much of it, anyway). This banana loaf would be great at any time of the year, I'd say. Have a great Christmas.

  3. Laura@howtocookgoodfood says

    23 December 2011 at 11:06 pm

    I love your addition of whisky in this recipe AND the idea of adding in candied peel which I adore. Happy Xmas! X

  4. C says

    23 December 2011 at 11:26 pm

    Ah the joy of overripe bananas – looks like a very festive twist to a classic recipe!

  5. Baking Addict says

    24 December 2011 at 1:51 am

    I love baking with bananas and have a few brown ones staring at me too. Great twist on the recipe. Wishing you and yours a very happy Christmas! x

  6. Mark Willis says

    24 December 2011 at 7:32 am

    Well you have certainly “Chistmas-ified” the Banana loaf, Dom. Not sure that I'd sacrifice my Glenmorangie for this purpose though! Perhaps a bit of the everyday rum…?

    Best Wishes for a very Happy Christmas.

    (P.S. Pak Choi etc is on its way.)

  7. Suelle says

    24 December 2011 at 7:50 am

    Even bananas still need using up at Christmas! Lovely festive twists – might be a good vehicle for a little leftover mincemeat too.

    Happy Christmas to you!

  8. MissCakeBaker says

    24 December 2011 at 1:05 pm

    Love a bit of whisky! Have a great Christmas!

  9. GG says

    24 December 2011 at 2:39 pm

    It makes banana bread have a whole new life! Perfect for Christmas. GG

  10. Sue/the view from great island says

    24 December 2011 at 2:52 pm

    Mmmmmmm, bananas and whiskey! Have a wonderful holiday.

  11. Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes says

    24 December 2011 at 10:57 pm

    Merry Christmas my friend!

  12. From Beyond My Kitchen Window says

    25 December 2011 at 5:25 am

    Great banana recipe. I ask for a Nigella cookbook for Christmas. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Have a wonderful Christmas Day. Please wish the Viking a Merry Christmas also.

  13. Karen S Booth says

    26 December 2011 at 11:46 am

    Merry Christmas to Dom and the Viking ~ I have been away since yesterday morning, just got back! GREAT loaf too…..
    Love Karen
    XXXXXXXXXXXXX

  14. Chele says

    28 December 2011 at 8:19 am

    Haha – I have a very similar post just waiting to be written. Great looking loaf though.

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