Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 6-cup loaf pan with nonstick spray.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 0.5 cups of melted unsalted butter with 0.75 cups of brown sugar and whisk until smooth.
- Incorporate 2 lightly beaten eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 0.25 teaspoon of lavender extract into the butter-sugar mixture.
- Gently stir in 4 medium ripe bananas mashed until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, checking for doneness.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then invert onto parchment paper.
- Whisk together 1.25 cups of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, and 2.5 tablespoons of milk for the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread and add optional culinary lavender flowers.
Nutrition
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for optimal sweetness. Avoid overmixing to maintain fluffiness.
