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1. Shard Calculation

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Response:

Calculated Shard: 59 (from laksa017)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa059.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/brilliant-banana-loaf\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/brilliant-banana-loaf\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/brilliant-banana-loaf","crawl_time":1775627334,"first_indexed_time":1570088372,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,bbcgoodfood!www,\/recipes\/brilliant-banana-loaf s443","src_root_hash":"4708419191032196459","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Banana bread recipe | Good Food","meta_descriptions":["Bake a classic banana bread with this easy recipe, perfect for everyday baking and occasions. Find more cake recipes at BBC Good Food."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Skip to main content\nHome\nRecipes\nBanana bread\nSkip to ingredients\n140g\nbutter\nsoftened, plus extra for the tin\n140g\ncaster sugar\n2 large\neggs\nbeaten\n140g\nself-raising flour\n1 tsp\nbaking powder\n2 very ripe\nbananas\nmashed\n50g\nicing sugar\nhandful\ndried banana chips\nfor decoration\nNutrition: per slice (10)\nkcal\n268\nfat\n13g\nsaturates\n8g\ncarbs\n34g\nsugars\n24g\nfibre\n1g\nprotein\n3g\nsalt\n0.5g\nMethod\nstep 1\nHeat oven to 180C\/160C fan\/gas 4. Butter a 2lb\nloaf tin\nand line the base and sides with baking parchment.\nstep 2\nCream\n140g softened butter and 140g caster sugar until light and fluffy, then slowly add 2 beaten large eggs with a little of the 140g flour.\nstep 3\nFold in the remaining flour, 1 tsp baking powder and 2 mashed bananas.\nstep 4\nPour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for about 50 mins, or until cooked through. Check the loaf at 5-min intervals from around 30-40 mins in the oven by testing it with a skewer (it should be able to be inserted and removed cleanly), as the time may vary depending on the shape of your loaf tin.\nstep 5\nCool in the tin for 10 mins, then remove to a\nwire rack\n.\nstep 6\nMix 50g icing sugar with 2-3 tsp water to make a runny icing.\nstep 7\nDrizzle the icing across the top of the cake and decorate with a handful of banana chips.\nFrequently asked questions\nCan I use plain flour in banana bread?\nWe suggest using self-raising flour as it has the raising agents already added in. However you can make your own self raising flour by mixing 100g plain flour with 1 tsp baking powder. You can scale these quantities up or down.\nHow many bananas do you need to make banana bread?\nThis recipe uses 2 bananas, for a vegan version why not try our\nvegan banana bread recipe\nor try\nthis banana bread with chocolate chips\n.\nTry a next-level indulgent twist from our sister title\nolivemagazine.com\/peanut-butter-banana-bread\n.\nRecipe from Good Food magazine, July 2012","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/brilliant-banana-loaf#site-main)\n\n- [Subscribe](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/subscribe \"Subscribe\")\n- [Sustainability](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/feature\/sustainability \"Sustainability\")\n- [Good Food Shows](https:\/\/www.goodfoodshow.com\/summer\/?utm_source=bbcgoodfood.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=eyebrowbanner \"Good Food Shows\")\n- [GF x Gousto](https:\/\/cook.gousto.co.uk\/goodfood\/?utm_source=goodfood&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=goodfood&?promo_code=GOODFOOD50 \"GF x Gousto\")\n- [Download our app](https:\/\/immediate.onelink.me\/OQap?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=homepage_eyebrow&is_mar26_chetnamakan_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d&af_dp=bbcgoodfood%3A%2F%2F \"Download our app\")\n- [GF x Laithwaites Wine](https:\/\/www.laithwaites.co.uk\/partnerships\/goodfood?cid=PRT\/8715001\/goodfood\/GFEYENAV&\/partner&\/20251015&\/LW&utm_medium=PRT&utm_source=gf&utm_campaign=GFEYENAV \"GF x Laithwaites Wine\")\n\n- [Sign in](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/api\/auth\/login)\n- [Register](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/api\/auth\/signup)\n\n[Sign in](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/api\/auth\/login)\n\n[Register](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/api\/auth\/signup)\n\n- [Recipes](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes \"Recipes\")\n  - 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It's great for using up overripe bananas, too.\n\nFreezable (un-iced)\n\nPrint\n\nAd\n\n[Skip to ingredients](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/brilliant-banana-loaf#ingredients-list)\n\nAlternatives\n\nComplete the dish\n\nShowing items 1 to 3 of 6\n\nprevious item\n\n[Air fryer banana bread](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/air-fryer-banana-bread)\n\nA star rating of 4.6 out of 5.45 ratings\n\n[App onlyBanana bread hot cross buns with whipped banana & honey butter](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/premium\/banana-bread-hot-cross-buns-with-whipped-banana-honey-butter)\n\nA star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings\n\n[Slow-cooker banana bread](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/slow-cooker-banana-bread)\n\nA star rating of 3.8 out of 5.9 ratings\n\n[Chocolate chip banana bread](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/chocolate-chip-banana-bread)\n\nA star rating of 4.5 out of 5.137 ratings\n\n[Gluten-free banana bread](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/gluten-free-banana-bread)\n\nA star rating of 4.8 out of 5.42 ratings\n\n[Sugar-free banana bread](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/sugar-free-banana-cake)\n\nA star rating of 4.3 out of 5.117 ratings\n\n[Air fryer banana bread](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/air-fryer-banana-bread)\n\nA star rating of 4.6 out of 5.45 ratings\n\n[App onlyBanana bread hot cross buns with whipped banana & honey butter](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/premium\/banana-bread-hot-cross-buns-with-whipped-banana-honey-butter)\n\nA star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings\n\n[Slow-cooker banana bread](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/slow-cooker-banana-bread)\n\nA star rating of 3.8 out of 5.9 ratings\n\n[Chocolate chip banana bread](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/chocolate-chip-banana-bread)\n\nA star rating of 4.5 out of 5.137 ratings\n\n[Gluten-free banana bread](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/gluten-free-banana-bread)\n\nA star rating of 4.8 out of 5.42 ratings\n\n[Sugar-free banana bread](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/sugar-free-banana-cake)\n\nA star rating of 4.3 out of 5.117 ratings\n\n[Air fryer banana bread](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/air-fryer-banana-bread)\n\nA star rating of 4.6 out of 5.45 ratings\n\n[App onlyBanana bread hot cross buns with whipped banana & honey butter](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/premium\/banana-bread-hot-cross-buns-with-whipped-banana-honey-butter)\n\nA star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings\n\n[Slow-cooker banana bread](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/slow-cooker-banana-bread)\n\nA star rating of 3.8 out of 5.9 ratings\n\nnext item\n\n- Page 1\n- Page 2\n\nShowing items 1 to 3 of 3\n\n[![Almond butter](https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2020\/08\/recipe-image-legacy-id-1286508_8-3ea4b00.jpg?quality=90&resize=93,84)](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/almond-butter)\n\n[Almond butter](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/almond-butter)\n\nA star rating of 4.4 out of 5.8 ratings\n\nIf you think there's no spread quite like peanut butter, try this version, sweetened with honey, as an energy-boosting snack\n\n[![Plum & raspberry jam](https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2020\/08\/recipe-image-legacy-id-1066516_11-2d8d721.jpg?quality=90&resize=93,84)](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/plum-raspberry-jam)\n\n[Plum & raspberry jam](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/plum-raspberry-jam)\n\nA star rating of 4.9 out of 5.8 ratings\n\nPacked with fruit, this deep pink preserve should be spread thickly - or present it as a homemade gift\n\n[![Coffee in cup with chocolate on table](https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2020\/08\/cappucino-32dbfba.jpg?quality=90&resize=93,84)](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/cappuccino)\n\n[Cappuccino](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/cappuccino)\n\nA star rating of 4.4 out of 5.6 ratings\n\nMake your favourite morning coffee from scratch – it's easy with the right equipment. We love a creamy cappuccino topped with a sprinkling of cocoa powder\n\nMake mornings easier and tastier with these [banana bread baked oats](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/banana-bread-baked-oats)\n\n## Ingredients\n## Nutrition\n\n- 140g [butter](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/butter-glossary)\n  softened, plus extra for the tin\n- 140g [caster sugar](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/sugar-glossary)\n- 2 large [eggs](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/egg-glossary)\n  beaten\n- 140g [self-raising flour](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/flour-glossary)\n- 1 tsp [baking powder](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/baking-powder-glossary)\n- 2 very ripe [bananas](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/banana-glossary)\n  mashed\n- 50g [icing sugar](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/sugar-glossary)\n- handful [dried banana chips](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/banana-glossary)\n  for decoration\n\nKeep the screen awake with cook mode on the [Good Food app.](https:\/\/immediate.onelink.me\/OQap?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=ingredients_CTA&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d&af_dp=bbcgoodfood%3A%2F%2F)\n\nNutrition: per slice (10)\n\n- kcal268\n- fat13g\n- saturates8g\n- carbs34g\n- sugars24g\n- fibre1g\n- protein3g\n- salt0\\.5g\n\nAd\n\n## Method\n- ### step 1\n  Heat oven to 180C\/160C fan\/gas 4. Butter a 2lb [loaf tin](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/howto\/guide\/baking-equipment) and line the base and sides with baking parchment.\n- ### step 2\n  [Cream](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/content\/test-five-best-food-processors) 140g softened butter and 140g caster sugar until light and fluffy, then slowly add 2 beaten large eggs with a little of the 140g flour.\n- ### step 3\n  Fold in the remaining flour, 1 tsp baking powder and 2 mashed bananas.\n- ### step 4\n  Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for about 50 mins, or until cooked through. Check the loaf at 5-min intervals from around 30-40 mins in the oven by testing it with a skewer (it should be able to be inserted and removed cleanly), as the time may vary depending on the shape of your loaf tin.\n- ### step 5\n  Cool in the tin for 10 mins, then remove to a [wire rack](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/content\/kimberley-wilsons-top-five-cooling-racks).\n- ### step 6\n  Mix 50g icing sugar with 2-3 tsp water to make a runny icing.\n- ### step 7\n  Drizzle the icing across the top of the cake and decorate with a handful of banana chips.\n\n## Frequently asked questions\n### Can I use plain flour in banana bread?\nWe suggest using self-raising flour as it has the raising agents already added in. However you can make your own self raising flour by mixing 100g plain flour with 1 tsp baking powder. You can scale these quantities up or down.\n\n### How many bananas do you need to make banana bread?\nThis recipe uses 2 bananas, for a vegan version why not try our [vegan banana bread recipe](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/vegan-banana-bread) or try [this banana bread with chocolate chips](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/chocolate-chip-banana-bread).\n\nTry a next-level indulgent twist from our sister title [olivemagazine.com\/peanut-butter-banana-bread](https:\/\/www.olivemagazine.com\/recipes\/baking-and-desserts\/easy-banana-bread-with-peanut-butter-frosting\/).\n\nRecipe from Good Food magazine, July 2012\n## Sponsored content\nAd\n\n## Comments, questions and tips (1049)\n### Overall rating\nA star rating of 4.5 out of 5.2270 ratings\n\n#### poonamzmittal\n3 days ago\n\nMade today with three bananas and 90 g sugar. Really delicious and light and fluffy.\n\nReply\n\n#### shelleymunn15\n4 days ago\n\nFirst time made this today, but with Muscavado Dark sugar and 3 banannas....wow wow wow!!!!! (No chocolate or castor sugar) baked for 50 mins on 180c in a fan oven\n\nReply\n\n#### heatherauty7moB60vv\n1 week ago\n\nMade this today exactly as recipe, I’m terrible at improvising, my only tweet was some chopped chocolate. Loaf rose well and looks the part. Yet to be tasted. Full marks to be determined after dinner,\n\nReply\n\n#### claireec1965\n1 week ago\n\nLovely easy recipe. I added grated orange rind tsp of Al.omd essense and tsp hazelnut syrup 😋 😀\n\nReply\n\n#### chrissycomber90\n2 weeks ago\n\nThe best banana bread ever to be made 💗 my favourite easy recipe to make that makes everyone happy that tries it 🍌🍞🧈\n\nReply\n\nShow more (1044)\n\nAd\n\nAd\n\n[Savour the season](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/subscribe?utm_source=fabric&utm_medium=brandsite&utm_content=sidebar-widget&utm_campaign=326cspring-26)\n\nTurn ordinary meals into something special with Good Food All Access for just £9.99 for 6 month.\n\n[Subscribe today](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/subscribe?utm_source=fabric&utm_medium=brandsite&utm_content=sidebar-widget&utm_campaign=326cspring-26)\n\n#### Related guides\n[Chocolate chip banana bread](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/chocolate-chip-banana-bread)\n\nA star rating of 4.5 out of 5.137 ratings\n\n[Gluten-free banana bread](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/gluten-free-banana-bread)\n\nA star rating of 4.8 out of 5.42 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powder](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/baking-powder-glossary)\n- 2 very ripe [bananas](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/banana-glossary)\n  mashed\n- 50g [icing sugar](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/sugar-glossary)\n- handful [dried banana chips](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/banana-glossary)\n  for decoration\n\nNutrition: per slice (10)\n\n- kcal268\n- fat13g\n- saturates8g\n- carbs34g\n- sugars24g\n- fibre1g\n- protein3g\n- salt0\\.5g\n\n## Method\n- ### step 1\n  Heat oven to 180C\/160C fan\/gas 4. Butter a 2lb [loaf tin](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/howto\/guide\/baking-equipment) and line the base and sides with baking parchment.\n- ### step 2\n  [Cream](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/content\/test-five-best-food-processors) 140g softened butter and 140g caster sugar until light and fluffy, then slowly add 2 beaten large eggs with a little of the 140g flour.\n- ### step 3\n  Fold in the remaining flour, 1 tsp baking powder and 2 mashed bananas.\n- ### step 4\n  Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for about 50 mins, or until cooked through. Check the loaf at 5-min intervals from around 30-40 mins in the oven by testing it with a skewer (it should be able to be inserted and removed cleanly), as the time may vary depending on the shape of your loaf tin.\n- ### step 5\n  Cool in the tin for 10 mins, then remove to a [wire rack](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/content\/kimberley-wilsons-top-five-cooling-racks).\n- ### step 6\n  Mix 50g icing sugar with 2-3 tsp water to make a runny icing.\n- ### step 7\n  Drizzle the icing across the top of the cake and decorate with a handful of banana chips.\n\n## Frequently asked questions\n### Can I use plain flour in banana bread?\nWe suggest using self-raising flour as it has the raising agents already added in. However you can make your own self raising flour by mixing 100g plain flour with 1 tsp baking powder. 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Boilerpipe Text	Skip to main content Home Recipes Banana bread Skip to ingredients 140g butter softened, plus extra for the tin 140g caster sugar 2 large eggs beaten 140g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 very ripe bananas mashed 50g icing sugar handful dried banana chips for decoration Nutrition: per slice (10) kcal 268 fat 13g saturates 8g carbs 34g sugars 24g fibre 1g protein 3g salt 0.5g Method step 1 Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter a 2lb loaf tin and line the base and sides with baking parchment. step 2 Cream 140g softened butter and 140g caster sugar until light and fluffy, then slowly add 2 beaten large eggs with a little of the 140g flour. step 3 Fold in the remaining flour, 1 tsp baking powder and 2 mashed bananas. step 4 Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for about 50 mins, or until cooked through. Check the loaf at 5-min intervals from around 30-40 mins in the oven by testing it with a skewer (it should be able to be inserted and removed cleanly), as the time may vary depending on the shape of your loaf tin. step 5 Cool in the tin for 10 mins, then remove to a wire rack . step 6 Mix 50g icing sugar with 2-3 tsp water to make a runny icing. step 7 Drizzle the icing across the top of the cake and decorate with a handful of banana chips. Frequently asked questions Can I use plain flour in banana bread? We suggest using self-raising flour as it has the raising agents already added in. However you can make your own self raising flour by mixing 100g plain flour with 1 tsp baking powder. You can scale these quantities up or down. How many bananas do you need to make banana bread? This recipe uses 2 bananas, for a vegan version why not try our vegan banana bread recipe or try this banana bread with chocolate chips . Try a next-level indulgent twist from our sister title olivemagazine.com/peanut-butter-banana-bread . Recipe from Good Food magazine, July 2012
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We love a creamy cappuccino topped with a sprinkling of cocoa powder Make mornings easier and tastier with these [banana bread baked oats](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/banana-bread-baked-oats) ## Ingredients ## Nutrition - 140g [butter](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/butter-glossary) softened, plus extra for the tin - 140g [caster sugar](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/sugar-glossary) - 2 large [eggs](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/egg-glossary) beaten - 140g [self-raising flour](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/flour-glossary) - 1 tsp [baking powder](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/baking-powder-glossary) - 2 very ripe [bananas](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/banana-glossary) mashed - 50g [icing sugar](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/sugar-glossary) - handful [dried banana chips](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/banana-glossary) for decoration Keep the screen awake with cook mode on the [Good Food app.](https://immediate.onelink.me/OQap?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=ingredients_CTA&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d&af_dp=bbcgoodfood%3A%2F%2F) Nutrition: per slice (10) - kcal268 - fat13g - saturates8g - carbs34g - sugars24g - fibre1g - protein3g - salt0\.5g Ad ## Method - ### step 1 Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter a 2lb [loaf tin](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/baking-equipment) and line the base and sides with baking parchment. - ### step 2 [Cream](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/test-five-best-food-processors) 140g softened butter and 140g caster sugar until light and fluffy, then slowly add 2 beaten large eggs with a little of the 140g flour. - ### step 3 Fold in the remaining flour, 1 tsp baking powder and 2 mashed bananas. - ### step 4 Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for about 50 mins, or until cooked through. Check the loaf at 5-min intervals from around 30-40 mins in the oven by testing it with a skewer (it should be able to be inserted and removed cleanly), as the time may vary depending on the shape of your loaf tin. - ### step 5 Cool in the tin for 10 mins, then remove to a [wire rack](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/kimberley-wilsons-top-five-cooling-racks). - ### step 6 Mix 50g icing sugar with 2-3 tsp water to make a runny icing. - ### step 7 Drizzle the icing across the top of the cake and decorate with a handful of banana chips. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I use plain flour in banana bread? We suggest using self-raising flour as it has the raising agents already added in. However you can make your own self raising flour by mixing 100g plain flour with 1 tsp baking powder. You can scale these quantities up or down. ### How many bananas do you need to make banana bread? This recipe uses 2 bananas, for a vegan version why not try our [vegan banana bread recipe](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/vegan-banana-bread) or try [this banana bread with chocolate chips](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/chocolate-chip-banana-bread). Try a next-level indulgent twist from our sister title [olivemagazine.com/peanut-butter-banana-bread](https://www.olivemagazine.com/recipes/baking-and-desserts/easy-banana-bread-with-peanut-butter-frosting/). Recipe from Good Food magazine, July 2012 ## Sponsored content Ad ## Comments, questions and tips (1049) ### Overall rating A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.2270 ratings #### poonamzmittal 3 days ago Made today with three bananas and 90 g sugar. Really delicious and light and fluffy. Reply #### shelleymunn15 4 days ago First time made this today, but with Muscavado Dark sugar and 3 banannas....wow wow wow!!!!! (No chocolate or castor sugar) baked for 50 mins on 180c in a fan oven Reply #### heatherauty7moB60vv 1 week ago Made this today exactly as recipe, I’m terrible at improvising, my only tweet was some chopped chocolate. Loaf rose well and looks the part. Yet to be tasted. Full marks to be determined after dinner, Reply #### claireec1965 1 week ago Lovely easy recipe. I added grated orange rind tsp of Al.omd essense and tsp hazelnut syrup 😋 😀 Reply #### chrissycomber90 2 weeks ago The best banana bread ever to be made 💗 my favourite easy recipe to make that makes everyone happy that tries it 🍌🍞🧈 Reply Show more (1044) Ad Ad [Savour the season](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/subscribe?utm_source=fabric&utm_medium=brandsite&utm_content=sidebar-widget&utm_campaign=326cspring-26) Turn ordinary meals into something special with Good Food All Access for just £9.99 for 6 month. 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Readable Markdown	[Skip to main content](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/brilliant-banana-loaf#site-main) - [Home](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/) - [Recipes](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes) - Banana bread [Skip to ingredients](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/brilliant-banana-loaf#ingredients-list) - 140g [butter](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/butter-glossary) softened, plus extra for the tin - 140g [caster sugar](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/sugar-glossary) - 2 large [eggs](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/egg-glossary) beaten - 140g [self-raising flour](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/flour-glossary) - 1 tsp [baking powder](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/baking-powder-glossary) - 2 very ripe [bananas](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/banana-glossary) mashed - 50g [icing sugar](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/sugar-glossary) - handful [dried banana chips](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/banana-glossary) for decoration Nutrition: per slice (10) - kcal268 - fat13g - saturates8g - carbs34g - sugars24g - fibre1g - protein3g - salt0\.5g ## Method - ### step 1 Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter a 2lb [loaf tin](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/baking-equipment) and line the base and sides with baking parchment. - ### step 2 [Cream](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/test-five-best-food-processors) 140g softened butter and 140g caster sugar until light and fluffy, then slowly add 2 beaten large eggs with a little of the 140g flour. - ### step 3 Fold in the remaining flour, 1 tsp baking powder and 2 mashed bananas. - ### step 4 Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for about 50 mins, or until cooked through. Check the loaf at 5-min intervals from around 30-40 mins in the oven by testing it with a skewer (it should be able to be inserted and removed cleanly), as the time may vary depending on the shape of your loaf tin. - ### step 5 Cool in the tin for 10 mins, then remove to a [wire rack](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/kimberley-wilsons-top-five-cooling-racks). - ### step 6 Mix 50g icing sugar with 2-3 tsp water to make a runny icing. - ### step 7 Drizzle the icing across the top of the cake and decorate with a handful of banana chips. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I use plain flour in banana bread? We suggest using self-raising flour as it has the raising agents already added in. However you can make your own self raising flour by mixing 100g plain flour with 1 tsp baking powder. You can scale these quantities up or down. ### How many bananas do you need to make banana bread? This recipe uses 2 bananas, for a vegan version why not try our [vegan banana bread recipe](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/vegan-banana-bread) or try [this banana bread with chocolate chips](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/chocolate-chip-banana-bread). Try a next-level indulgent twist from our sister title [olivemagazine.com/peanut-butter-banana-bread](https://www.olivemagazine.com/recipes/baking-and-desserts/easy-banana-bread-with-peanut-butter-frosting/). Recipe from Good Food magazine, July 2012
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