Tahini helps keep this bread moist and adds a nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with bananas.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 3 hr 5 min |
| Active: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 6 to 8 servings |
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook’s Note)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons tahini
- 4 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-5-inch glass loaf pan with cooking spray.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Add the granulated sugar, eggs and 2/3 cup tahini to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed until creamy, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the speed to low and add the bananas, oil, vanilla and cinnamon. Add the flour in 3 batches, making sure it is well combined after each addition.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Mix the black and white sesame seeds in a small bowl and sprinkle on top. Bake until deep golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or mostly clean with some moist crumbs clinging to it, about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Stir together the confectioners’ sugar, 4 teaspoons warm water and the remaining 2 tablespoons tahini in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle the top of the bread with the glaze.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 543 |
| Total Fat | 30 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Cholesterol | 47 mg |
| Sodium | 331 mg |
Reviews
Nice ‘n moist. It rises well so it’s not dense. The tahini flavor is mild, so if you’re someone who loves tahini feel free to add more. I might skip the tahini drizzle on top, though. it’s kinda sticky.