Banana Bread

Melted butter or oil, for greasing
300g (2 cups) plain flour
3 tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground cinnamon
90g (1/2 cup) sultanas
70g (1/3 cup) raw sugar
185ml (3/4 cup) milk
100g butter, cubed, melted
1 egg, lightly whisked
250g (1 cup) mashed ripe banana (about 2 bananas)


Preheat oven to 180°C. Brush a 6cm-deep, 9.5 x 22cm (base measurement) loaf pan with the melted butter or oil to grease. Line the base and sides with non-stick baking paper.

Sift the flour, baking powder and cinnamon together into a large mixing bowl. Stir in sultanas and sugar, and make a well in the centre.

Combine the milk, butter, egg and banana in a large jug. Pour into the centre of the flour mixture and use a wooden spoon to stir until combined.

Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the loaf comes out clean. Set aside for 5 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool.

Once cool, cut the loaf into 1cm-thick slices. Lightly butter each slice and wrap individually in plastic wrap. Place in the freezer until required.