There are many twists on banana bread, but this one is sure to become a favourite
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TV chef Figgy banana bread
Ripe, beautiful figs, sunk into golden, syrupy banana bread. Although it is cake, when toasted with butter, it can definitely turn into breakfast.
SERVES 6 PREP 20 mins COOK 1 hr 30 mins EASY V
125g salted butter, softened, plus
extra for the tin
4 large, ripe bananas, peeled
250g self-raising flour
200g caster sugar
3 medium eggs
4 tbsp golden syrup
3 fresh figs, 2 chopped into small
pieces, 1 sliced
1 Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Butter a 450g loaf tin and line with baking parchment. Blend the bananas in a food processor, then add all the other ingredients, except the figs. Blend again, then scrape down the sides and blend again.
2 Pour the batter into a bowl and gently fold in the chopped figs. Spoon into the tin and put the sliced figs on top. Bake for 1 hr 30 mins, covering with foil after 45 mins to prevent burning. Test the cake is done by inserting a skewer into the centre – it should come out clean. Leave to rest for 10 mins, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm. Toasted with butter is delicious, too. Will keep in an airtight container for three days and in the freezer for up to three months.
GOOD TO KNOW 1 of 5-a-day PER SERVING 647 kcals • fat 21g • saturates 11g • carbs 103g • sugars 70g • fibre 5g • protein 9g • salt 0.9g
on iPlayer York Food & Drink Festival
Each month, we highlight a UK foodie event featured on BBC Two’s Coast to Coast Food Festival. This time, we head to North Yorkshire
In the heart of England’s largest county, steeped in Roman, Saxon and Viking history, York has hosted a food and drink festival for over 25 years. Famed for its chocolate production, dating back to the 18th century, the York Food & Drink Festival will welcome over 400,000 guests. This year, it takes place from 22 September to 1 October.
Abeer and Rob, who run Yahala Mataam, a pop-up restaurant, share Abeer’s family recipes at the festival, with her hummus being particularly special. Abeer is originally from Syria and has brought her family recipes to the festival for visitors to share.
Also at the festival is York Cocoa Works. They’re passionate about all things chocolate, and have been making cocoa-based treats in York for over a decade. They will be running various workshops, tastings and events. They’ll also be appearing at free school workshops for key stage 2 pupi
