Expired Flour Banana Bread

Expired Flour Banana Bread

A moist and flavorful banana bread recipe that puts expired flour to good use, reducing food waste while ensuring food safety.

15
Prep Time (min)
50
Cook Time (min)
65
Total Time (min)
10
Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups expired all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Difficulty:Medium
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the expired flour, baking soda, and salt.

3

In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla extract.

5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

6

Fold in the chopped walnuts, if desired.

7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

8

Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9

Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

10

Slice and serve the banana bread, and enjoy!

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