History of the Banana Chocolate Bread:
Banana bread is a type of bread made from mashed bananas. It is often a moist, sweet, cake-like bread. It may be prepared as a plain bread or with spices or nuts. In the early 20th century, housewives commonly baked banana bread in order to avoid wasting overripe bananas. The popularity of banana bread rose in the 1960s, when home baking became more popular due to the convenience of operating electric appliances. The addition of chocolate to banana bread is a relatively new innovation that has taken the world by storm.
Tips and Tricks for Banana Chocolate Bread Recipe:
- When selecting bananas for baking, choose the ripest bananas you can find. Overripe bananas will mash easily, and will add a natural sweetness to the bread.
- Use good quality cocoa powder for a richer flavor.
- Melt the dark chocolate in microwave or over a double boiler to ensure smooth consistency.
- Fold the chocolate chips in dry ingredients to prevent it from sinking at the bottom.
- If the bread is turning too brown from the top, cover it with alumnium foil.
- Let the bread cool down for 20 minutes before slicing, this will help the bread firm up and prevent it from crumbling.
Tips for presenting the dish:
- Dust the bread with powdered sugar or a mixture of cocoa and powdered sugar.
- Serve the bread sliced with whipped cream or ice cream as an accompaniment.
- You can slice the bread and freeze it for upto 1 month. Defrost and toast before serving.
- Cut the bread in small bite sized pieces and serve as a finger food at tea parties.
- Decorate the top of bread with slices of bananas and some chocolate shavings or chopped nuts.