Bread Bilong Kaukau (sweet Potato And Banana Bread)
Bread Bilong Kaukau, also known as Sweet Potato and Banana Bread, is a popular dish in Melanesian cuisine. This delicious bread is made with sweet potatoes and ripe bananas, creating a moist and flavorful treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped nuts, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 200 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
9x5 inch loaf pan Mixing bowls Whisk Spatula Wire rack
Tools
Oven Baking sheet
Serving suggestions
Serve the Bread Bilong Kaukau sliced and lightly toasted, with a spread of butter or cream cheese.
Tips & tricks
For added sweetness, you can sprinkle a little bit of brown sugar on top of the bread before baking.
Cost
$8