Banana bread and bread pudding meet for an unforgettable dessert.
Bananas are a humble fruit.
Banana bread cobbler changes all that.
Streusel Topping finishes off a combination of sweet bread and with sliced bananas. Like most warm cobblers, it’s best served à la mode.Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas
A buttery, sweet batter is topped with a layer ofripe bananasand a generous sprinkling of pecan-oat streusel.
Freeze for longer storage.
Warm lightly in a hot oven or toaster before serving.
Stir in oats and chopped pecans; set aside.
Pour batter into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
Top with banana slices, and sprinkle with streusel.
Bake cobbler:
Bake at 375F for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
Serve with ice cream.
Frequently Asked Questions
Self-rising flour is easy tomake at home.
Just mix 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt into each cup of flour needed.
Note the baking time will be lessened; start to check for doneness at the 30- to 35-minute mark.
The more ripe a banana is, the sweeter the result!
Choose bananas that have a few brown spotsfully ripe, but sliceable without getting mushy.
