Bread
Nthochi (Malawian Banana Bread)

Nthochi (Malawian Banana Bread)

Malawi

70Minutes
EasyLevel
8Serves
10Steps
About

A moist, lightly spiced banana loaf made with Malawi's plentiful ripe bananas, a popular teatime bake sold at markets and roadside stalls.

Equipment
  • Loaf tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Fork or masher
  • Whisk
Ingredients
Ripe bananas4
Plain flour2 cups
Sugar0.75 cup
Butter or oil0.5 cup
Eggs2
Baking powder2 tsp
Bicarbonate of soda0.5 tsp
Saltpinch
Vanilla or ground cinnamon1 tsp

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