Tahini Banana Bread Recipe
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Tahini Banana Bread Recipe
Description
The Tahini Banana Bread Recipe uses ripe but firm mashed bananas as the base for moistness and sweetness, complemented by the rich, sesame flavor of tahini incorporated into the batter. The use of white and black sesame seeds mixed into the flour adds speckles of texture and enhances the sesame profile. Standard bread ingredients like flour, baking soda, brown and granulated sugars, butter, and vanilla support a traditional banana bread structure, resulting in a tender crumb once baked.
The batter is gently mixed to avoid overworking the flour, which helps maintain a soft texture. Sprinkling sesame seeds on top before baking creates a decorative crust with contrasting colors and a subtle nutty crunch. The loaf pan size influences the shape, offering either a taller, slender loaf or a stout shape depending on the choice.
This bread can be sliced and served plain or with spreads and works well as a breakfast or snack item. The tahini addition offers a distinctive flavor that sets it apart from conventional banana bread recipes, while still maintaining classic moistness and sweetness.
Ingredients
Loaf:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (180g)
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 banana mashed, ripe yet firm, about 1 cup
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter 76g, melted
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (50g)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 3 tablespoons tahini if there's oil on the top, mix it thoroughly before adding it, smooth paste
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Topping:
- 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds
Instructions
- To Make the Loaf:
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 8x4-inch and line with a sheet of parchment, leaving sides coming up the sides for easily removable. (A 9x5-inch loaf pan will work too but the loaf will be a bit stouter in shape!)
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, and salt until combined.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, melted butter, sugars, egg, vanilla, tahini and baking soda.
- Give it a thorough stir.
- Add the flour mixture to the banana mixture, stirring just until the speckles of flour disappear. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl to get any bits of flour that might be hiding.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Give the pan a couple of moderate smacks on the counter to even out the batter.
- Sprinkle the top with the sesame seeds. I added more to the center and then added only a few to the outside. I just liked the way it looked, no real reason! If you want, you can also add a sprinkling of turbinado sugar and flakey sea salt--totally optional!
- Transfer to the oven to bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the center has risen, the edges are golden brown, and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then invert the loaf and cool it on a rack, or live on the edge and eat it warm. The banana bread will stay delicious and moist for 3 to 5 days when wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas to achieve a balanced sweetness and moisture level.
- Thoroughly mix the tahini before adding to ensure a smooth incorporation.
- A greased and parchment-lined loaf pan helps with easy removal after baking.
- Adjust sesame seed topping to preference for appearance and texture.
- Either an 8x4-inch or 9x5-inch loaf pan can be used, noting shape differences in the baked bread.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 368mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 38IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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