KONA INN (HAWAII) BANANA BREAD
I have tasted many Banana Bread recipes but this one is different. I have never tasted a BB this moist and the macadamia nuts make it more special. This bread brings back wonderful memories of KONA HAWAII.
I have tasted many Banana Bread recipes but this one is different. I have never tasted a BB this moist and the macadamia nuts make it more special. This bread brings back wonderful memories of KONA HAWAII.
- Carbohydrate 60.2987806666666 g
- Cholesterol 123.253 mg
- Fat 25.4541713333333 g
- Fiber 2.41196660496394 g
- Protein 4.171384 g
- Saturated Fat 13.0776253333333 g
- Serving Size 1 1 (169g)
- Sodium 387.331533333333 mg
- Sugar 57.8868140617027 g
- Trans Fat 1.89655573333333 g
- Calories 471 calories
Step-by-step
- Cream together butter,sugar, eggs and vanilla. Then add flour mixture. Fold in bananas. Add nuts.
- Spray pans cook @350 65-70 minutes*1/2 way through baking lightly cover with a piece of foil because the sugar may darken too much.
Baking high-sugar batter requires careful thermal management to prevent premature crust browning before the interior fully sets. Incorporating a sheet of aluminum foil halfway through the 65 to 70 minute baking time at 350 degrees Fahrenheit prevents the exterior sugars from burning while dense starches gelatinize.
The Science of Second-Day Slices
Resting high-fat baked goods overnight allows moisture to redistribute evenly throughout the crumb structure. Fat molecules solidify partially as the loaf cools, yielding a firmer texture that cuts cleanly into sharp wedges without crumbling. Storing the wrapped loaf at room temperature for twenty-four hours deepens the banana flavor profile considerably.
Freezing and Reheating Protocols
Freezing whole loaves or individual slices requires wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap followed by heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn. Thawing frozen portions at room temperature preserves moisture levels far better than microwave defrosting, which can toughen the protein structure. Reheating individual slices in a 350-degree oven for five minutes restores the crisp exterior crust found in freshly baked goods.
