South Africans are continuing to find creative ways to keep themselves entertained through the 21-day lockdown period. One major trend on social media seems to be baking \u2013 and banana bread is coming out tops.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ve either asked for a recipe, have shared one or have been laughing along with everyone doing it. One thing is certain, banana bread makes great comfort food. And it\u2019s a wonderful way to get the kids involved not just in the reward of enjoying the finished product, but in the preparation, baking and cleaning, too.<\/p>\n
Some experts have put the baking trend down to the fact that it\u2019s about a mixture of comfort and control. London based Psychotherapist, Katerina Georgiou says, \u201cIn uncertain times, many will try and establish some kind of control to cope \u2013 food is a common aspect of our lives we take control from and the act of baking is a mindful activity that engages our five senses.\u201d<\/p>\n
You might struggle to find bananas in the store right now, but if you\u2019ve got a couple very ripe ones this recipe perfectly substitutes having to use too many bananas by using Rhodes Quality Pear Halves which you can store in your cupboard adding the perfect twist to the traditional banana bread repertoire.<\/p>\n
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Rhodes Quality Pear and Banana Bread<\/strong><\/p>\n This delicious twist on the classic banana bread will be enjoyed by the whole family and is a great baking activity to get everyone involved, to enjoy the great indoors.<\/p>\n Crafty Idea<\/strong><\/p>\n Why not upcycle the tins by baking the bread into mini loaves using the cans (remember to clean the cans and remove the label first). Follow the recipe and once the mixture is ready, spoon halfway into each of the cans and consider reducing the baking time slightly. Stick a toothpick into the centre once they have risen, if it comes out clean they\u2019re ready.<\/p>\n INGREDIENTS <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n (10-12 servings)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a01 x 410 g can Rhodes Quality Pear Halves in Syrup, drained<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a02 Eggs<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0170 g (\u2154cup) Brown sugar<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a080 ml (\u2153cup) Vegetable oil<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a080 ml (\u2153cup) Milk<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0170 g (1\u00bd cups) Cake flour<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a05 ml (1 tsp.) Bicarbonate of soda<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a03 Bananas, ripe<\/p>\n