RECIPES

Speedy banana loaf

INGREDIENTS

1 stick butter, melted

½cup sugar

2 eggs

2 bananas, peeled and mashed

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

1½ cups/225g self-rising flour, sifted 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind

½cup/125ml milk

METHOD

1.Using the beater attachments, select speed 6 and cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until creamy and fluffy.

2.Gradually add the eggs, mashed banana and vanilla essence.

3.Add alternately the milk, flour and lemon rind.

4.Reduce to speed 3 and beat for 5 minutes.

5.Pour into a lightly greased 9 inch (23cm) loaf pan.

6.Bake in a moderate oven 350°F (180°C) for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

7.Cool in pan for 5 minutes, turn out and cool on rack.

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Basic white bread

INGREDIENTS

1 cup/250ml water

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon sugar

2L cups/350g bread flour

1 teaspoon bread improver

1 tablespoon milk powder 1¼ teaspoons active dry yeast Extra flour, for kneading

METHOD

1.Place the water, oil, and then all the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl.

2.Using the dough hook attachments, select speed 1 and mix for 1 minute.

3.Remove the dough and place onto a floured surface to knead. Knead to a pliable dough.

4.Insert the dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm position until the dough has doubled in size.

5.Remove the dough and knead to de-gas, reshape and place into a lightly greased 9 inch x 4.5 inch (23cm x 12cm) loaf pan.

6.Cover the dough lightly and place the pan into a warm position until the dough has doubled in size.

7.Bake in a moderately hot oven 400ºF (200ºC) for 25-30 minutes.

NOTE

If the dough is too dry add an extra 1-2 teaspoons water, if too sticky add an extra 1-2 tablespoons of flour.

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Breville BHM500WXL, BHM500XL, BHM500RXL manual Speedy banana loaf, Basic white bread