Griddled Banana Bread with Sorghum Syrup

Name: Griddled Banana Bread with Sorghum Syrup
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 2 c. self-rising flour, spooned and leveled; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for browning and serving; 3/4 c. packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1/3 c. plain Greek yogurt; 3 large, very ripe bananas, mashed; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract; Sorghum syrup and flaky sea salt (such as Maldon), for serving

Treat yourself to simple, delectable morning pleasure.

By Highlander Mountain HousePublished: Sep 17, 2021

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griddled banana bread with sorghum syrup

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs

A popular item at the Blue Ridge bed and breakfast Highlander Mountain House in Highlands, North Carolina, this griddled banana bread pairs perfectly with a generous drizzle of syrup, and a dash of flaky sea salt.

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Ingredients

Cooking spray
2 cups self-rising flour, spooned and leveled
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for browning and serving
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
3 large, very ripe bananas, mashed
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Sorghum syrup and flaky sea salt (such as Maldon), for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Whisk together flour, kosher salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
2. Step 2Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until incorporated after each addition. Beat in yogurt, bananas, and vanilla. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually beat in flour mixture just until incorporated; transfer to prepared pan.
3. Step 3Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 60 to 65 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Once cool, cut into 16 (1/2-inch-thick) slices.
4. Step 4Melt desired amount of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add bread, in batches, adding more butter if necessary, and cook, turning once, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve topped with sorghum syrup and sea salt.