Classic Banana Bread
1 hr 15 min
Perfect way to use up those overripe bananas sitting on your counter. Moist, tender, and ridiculously easy — just one bowl and no mixer needed.
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Soft, fluffy no-knead rolls with grated carrot that add sweetness and moisture. Perfect when you want fresh bread without the work.
Instructions
- 1
Mix all dry ingredients except sesame seeds in a large bowl.
- 2
Pour in lukewarm water and stir the dough well together.
- 3
Grate carrot on a fine grater and fold into the dough.
- 4
Add more flour if needed - the dough should be thick but too sticky to knead by hand.
- 5
Cover bowl with plastic or a lid and let rise 8-12 hours in the refrigerator.
- 6
Scoop large spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- 7
Let the rolls rise for 30 minutes.
- 8
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top just before baking.
- 9
Bake in the middle of the oven at 225°C convection for 20 minutes.
- 10
Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Per average serving
361
Calories
kcal
12.1
Protein
g
69.7
Carbs
g
4.2
Fat
g
6.7g
Fiber
1.4g
Sugar
173mg
Sodium
Family Portions
2portions
Adults
2
Children
No children added
Ingredients
Per average serving
361
Calories
kcal
12.1
Protein
g
69.7
Carbs
g
4.2
Fat
g
6.7g
Fiber
1.4g
Sugar
173mg
Sodium
Tips from the kitchen
- Grate the carrot on the fine side. Big shreds leave wet streaks in the crumb and don't melt into the dough the way the fine grate does.
- The dough should feel thick and a bit shaggy, too sticky to handle with your hands but not soupy. If it pools out flat, work in a little more flour a spoon at a time.
- Don't skip the long cold rise. Eight hours is the minimum, and the rolls get more flavor and a better chew closer to the twelve hour mark.
- Scoop the rolls with two spoons and leave space between them. They spread a little as they rise that last 30 minutes.
- Press the sesame seeds on gently right before baking so they stick. At 225°C they color fast, so check the rolls at 18 minutes and pull them when the bottoms sound hollow.
Ways to vary it
- Swap the sesame for sunflower or pumpkin seeds on top if that's what you have in the cupboard.
- A handful of chopped walnuts folded into the dough plays well with the carrot if you want a bit of crunch.
- Grate in a small apple along with the carrot for a touch more sweetness. Keep the total close to the 150 g so the dough stays the right thickness.
Storage & leftovers
These keep two to three days in a sealed bag at room temperature, a little longer in the fridge though they firm up there. They freeze well, so bag them once fully cooled and freeze up to three months. Reheat from frozen in a 180°C oven for about 8 minutes to bring back the soft inside.
What to serve with it
Good warm with butter and a slice of brown cheese for breakfast, or alongside a bowl of soup for a simple lunch.
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By Untrained ChefPublished 30 March 2026 · Updated 11 July 2026
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