Hello friend! Remember a while back when I took you all behind the scenes baking my favorite banana bread recipe?! I am FINALLY sharing it with you! HOORAY!

Ingredients:

• 9 ½ ounces Gluten-Free Flour Blend
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
• 5 large ripe bananas
• 8 tablespoons melted and cooled unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 5 ¼ ounces light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup toasted chopped walnuts

Step-by-Step Baking Guide

1. Preparing Your Ingredients:

Start by adjusting the oven rack to the middle position and preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 1/2 by 4 1/2-inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, salt, and xanthan gum.

2. Working with Bananas:

Microwave the bananas in a covered bowl until they soften and release liquid. Then, place them in a strainer over a bowl to drain; you should collect about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of banana liquid. This step concentrates the banana flavor, making the bread incredibly moist.

3. Reducing Banana Liquid:

Cook the banana liquid in a saucepan until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Then, mix the reduced liquid with the mashed bananas, melted butter, eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla extract for a rich and flavorful blend.

4. Combining the Mixtures:

Gently fold this banana mixture into your dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Add the toasted walnuts for a nice crunch and texture. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.

5. Baking to Perfection:

Sprinkle some sparkling sugar on top for a bit of crunch and bake for about 55 to 75 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 15 minutes before removing it to cool completely.

The Final Touch

The patience needed to let this banana bread cool is significant, but the end result is completely worth it. You’ll be rewarded with a slice of perfectly sweet, moist, and comforting banana bread that just happens to be gluten-free.

Conclusion

Whether you’re avoiding gluten or just want to try a new banana bread recipe, this gluten-free version promises to deliver on taste and texture. Serve it up with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for an extra special treat. Happy baking!