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Clove-Infused Banana Bread with a Hint of Citrus is a delicious twist on the classic banana bread recipe. The warm and cozy flavors of clove are infused into the bread, giving it a unique and irresistible taste. The hint of citrus adds a refreshing and tangy element, making this bread a perfect treat for any time of the day.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 3/4 cup brown sugar
– 2 eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 3 ripe bananas
– zest of 1 orange
– juice of 1 orange
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cloves. Set aside.
3. In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl and add them to the wet mixture. Mix until well combined.
6. Slowly add in the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
7. Fold in the orange zest and juice into the batter.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it and placing it on a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve as desired. Enjoy your homemade Clove-Infused Banana Bread with a Hint of Citrus!