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Guatemalan Pan de Banano Recipes

Guatemalan Pan de Banano Recipe

5 from 1 vote
This delightful dish showcases the rich flavors of ripe bananas and combines them with the texture of bread. The recipe calls for a blend of simple ingredients, resulting in a moist and slightly sweet bread.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: bread
Cuisine: Guatemalan
Calories: 391

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 4 bananas ripe mashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl: Used for mashing bananas, combining dry ingredients, and preparing the batter.
  • Loaf pan: Used to bake the Pan de Banano.
  • Fork or potato masher: Used to mash the ripe bananas.
  • Electric mixer: Optional but helpful for creaming butter and sugar.
  • Spatula: Used to fold in mashed bananas and transfer the batter to the loaf pan.
  • Wire rack: Used to cool the Pan de Banano after baking.
  • Toothpick: Used to test the doneness of the bread.

Method
 

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  1. a. Set the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
  2. b. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. c. Make sure the oven is preheated to 350°F (175°C).
  4. d. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. e. Get the oven ready at 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  1. a. Use a fork or a potato masher to mash the bananas until they become smooth.
  2. b. Make sure the bananas are well mashed using a mixing spoon or a blender.
  3. c. Transform the ripe bananas into a smooth puree by mashing them in a bowl.
  4. d. Crush the bananas with a fork or a masher until they reach a smooth consistency.
  5. e. Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until you achieve a smooth texture.
In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  1. a. Mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  2. b. Combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  3. c. Blend the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. d. In a different bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. e. Whisk the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  1. a. Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until they turn light and fluffy.
  2. b. Use an electric mixer to combine the softened butter and granulated sugar until they become light and fluffy.
  3. c. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until they reach a light and fluffy consistency.
  4. d. Whisk the softened butter and granulated sugar together in a large mixing bowl until they turn light and fluffy.
  5. e. Mix the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until they become light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  1. a. Beat the eggs into the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, ensuring thorough mixing after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
  2. b. Add the eggs one by one to the butter-sugar mixture, making sure to beat well after each addition. Afterward, mix in the vanilla extract.
  3. c. Incorporate the eggs into the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract and stir it in.
  4. d. Mix in the eggs individually to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after adding each egg. Lastly, stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. e. Add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Then, gently mix in the vanilla extract.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients mixture and milk to the butter-sugar mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  1. a. Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture and milk to the butter-sugar mixture, starting and finishing with the dry ingredients.
  2. b. Add the dry ingredients mixture and milk in alternating batches to the butter-sugar mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
  3. c. Begin by incorporating the dry ingredients mixture into the butter-sugar mixture, followed by adding milk. Repeat this process, finishing with the dry ingredients.
  4. d. Alternate between adding the dry ingredients mixture and milk to the butter-sugar mixture, starting with the dry ingredients and ending with the dry ingredients as well.
  5. e. Add the dry ingredients mixture and milk interchangeably to the butter-sugar mixture, ensuring you begin and conclude with the dry ingredients.
Gently fold in the mashed bananas until well combined.
  1. a. Carefully incorporate the mashed bananas into the mixture until they are thoroughly combined.
  2. b. Gently fold the mashed bananas into the batter, ensuring they are well mixed.
  3. c. Combine the mashed bananas with the batter, using a gentle folding motion to ensure even distribution.
  4. d. Incorporate the mashed bananas into the batter, gently folding until they are fully integrated.
  5. e. Fold the mashed bananas into the mixture, ensuring they are evenly dispersed throughout the batter.
Transfer the batter to a greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
  1. a. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and use a spatula to level the top surface.
  2. b. Transfer the batter to a greased loaf pan, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon or a spatula.
  3. c. Grease a loaf pan, then pour the batter into it and evenly spread the top using a spatula.
  4. d. Place the batter into a greased loaf pan, ensuring the surface is leveled by smoothing it with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
  5. e. Grease a loaf pan and carefully pour the batter into it, then use a spatula to make the top surface even.
Bake the Pan de Banano in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  1. a. Place the Pan de Banano in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. b. Slide the Pan de Banano into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
  3. c. Allow the Pan de Banano to bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
  4. d. Put the Pan de Banano in the oven and bake it for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. e. Let the Pan de Banano bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
Once baked, remove the Pan de Banano from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  1. a. Take the Pan de Banano out of the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for approximately 10 minutes.
  2. b. Retrieve the Pan de Banano from the oven and let it cool inside the pan for around 10 minutes.
  3. c. Remove the Pan de Banano from the oven and let it rest in the pan for about 10 minutes to cool down.
  4. d. Extract the Pan de Banano from the oven and leave it in the pan to cool for approximately 10 minutes.
  5. e. Take out the Pan de Banano from the oven and let it sit in the pan for 10 minutes to cool off.
After cooling slightly, transfer the Pan de Banano to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
  1. a. Once the Pan de Banano has cooled for a few minutes, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
  2. b. Move the Pan de Banano to a wire rack after it has cooled slightly, allowing it to cool entirely before slicing and serving.
  3. c. Once the Pan de Banano has cooled for a short period, place it on a wire rack to cool fully before slicing and serving.
  4. d. Transfer the Pan de Banano to a wire rack for complete cooling after it has cooled down a bit, and before slicing and serving.
  5. e. After the Pan de Banano has cooled down a little, carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely, ready for slicing and serving.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for enhanced flavor and easier mashing.
Soften the butter at room temperature for effortless creaming.
Sift the dry ingredients to ensure a smooth and lump-free batter.
Grease the loaf pan thoroughly with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Allow the Pan de Banano to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
To slice the bread neatly, use a serrated knife and gently saw through each slice.
For added flavor and texture, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.