Thank you all, for your suggestions.

I've been melting the butter previously but will try the creaming method as
per chembake suggestions, thanks.

Folding in the beaten whites is an interesting idea, I'm going to give that
a try for my next batch, thanks Jude.

I'll let you know how it goes.

David.



"David" <cosmosatnointerbaunspamdotcom> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> What variations to the following recipe would you suggest to produce a
> less dense Banana Bread?
>
> Less flour, more Baking soda, less Bananas?
>
> Thank you for any suggestions.
>
> David.
>
>
> 2 cups all-purpose flour
> 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
> 1/2 teaspoon salt
> 4 overripe bananas
> 1 cup sugar
> 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
> 2 large eggs
> 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
> 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
> Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
>
>
> Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan.
> In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
>
> Mash 2 of the bananas with a fork in a small bowl so they still have a bit
> of texture. With an electric mixer fitted with a wire whisk, whip the
> remaining bananas and sugar together for a good 3 minutes; you want a
> light and fluffy banana cream. Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla;
> beat well and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Mix in the dry
> ingredients just until incorporated; no need to overly blend. Fold in the
> nuts and the mashed bananas with a rubber spatula. Pour the batter into
> the prepared loaf pan. Give the pan a good rap on the counter to get any
> air bubbles out.
>
> Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick
> inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Don't get nervous if
> the banana bread develops a crack down the center of the loaf; that's no
> mistake, it's typical. Rotate the pan periodically to ensure even
> browning.
>
> Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes or so, and then turn out onto a
> wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Toast the slices of banana
> bread, dust with confectioners' sugar, and serve.
>
>
>