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You know when you like eating something (like nutella), because it's just the most delicious thing you've ever had (like nutella) and you don't understand why (like nutella). So you do what any normal human being would do.
You eat the entire jar. Using your bare hands.
(Completely understandable).
That's what happened with me and baking. I loved it too much. So I did it, excessively. Every free time I had, I devoted to an activity pertaining to the notion of baking.And after a while, it just got to me and I felt like I was forcing myself to do it. It was no longer something I enjoyed doing, but rather something I was SUPPOSED to do.
You know?
So, I'm taking a break.
From baking.
Not from making food, per se. But just from baking. For a little while. Until my passion for it returns.
At least you guys can expect more savory meals!! ;)
But anyway,
Let's talk about banana bread.
Banana bread and I, have a history together. Only because it's something i haven't nailed.. yet.
It might also have something to do with the fact that I'm very peculiar about the quality of banana bread. It's texture and flavor that I always look out for when I bite into a fresh slice of banana bread. It has to be of a specific standard.
I sound very looney.
But you don't understand, guys, there are SO many things that can go wrong with banana bread.
To name a few:
1. The insides could be undercooked and taste gummy/gooey but in a horrible manner.
2. There could also be uneven baking which is has the highest tendency to happen. It's basically when the top of the bread is moist and yummy but towards the bottom it is disgusting.
3. The flavor! It can be too sweet or not sweet enough or the butter flavor could overpower the taste of the bananas which is a no-no, obviously.
4. It could also be too hard on the outside. I really can't stand it when you slice banana bread and you have to apply a small amount of pressure to cut the knife through. LIKE IT TOTES HAVE TO BE SUPER MOIST AND TAKE THE PRESSURE, IT NEEDS TO TAKE THE PRESSURE. ITS ALL ABOUT THE PRESSURE.
I SOUND LIKE A LUNATIC.
But anyway.
Like I said, it needs to be purrr-fect.
Now this banana bread isn't exactly purr-fect.
But it comes pretty damn close.
I could even compare it to that person you date ,because he has nice hair and a hip ride (did i seriously just say "hip ride"), but you aren't really in love with. He (or she) is not good enough to be called "the one", but memorable.
You know?
So yeah, I guess the reason why it was a slight let-down for me was because of criteria number 2. (refer to the semi-rant on top)
The bottom wasn't as light and fluffy as the top.
But it was VERY moist and the flavor was good...
IM CONFLICTED.
Also, my grandma really liked it.
Like REALLY liked it.
But the woman can polish off a 2 week old bagel, so..
Yeah.
Anyway, the recipe can be found HERE
I've actually seen several blogs that have proclaimed this to be THE BEST BANANA BREAD EVER, and I think it's pretty darn good.
But I'm still on the lookout for an incredible recipe.
Do leave a comment if you'd like to recommend any!
ENJOY! :)
