Liberian Rice Bread
A moist and dense quick bread made with rice flour or rice cereal, mashed bananas, and spices. It's a popular snack or breakfast item, often enjoyed with tea or coffee.
🧂 Ingredients
- 3 large Ripe bananas(mashed)
- 2 cups Cream of rice cereal
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Nutmeg
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp Fresh ginger(grated or paste (optional))
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan or a round cake pan.
💡 Tip: Using parchment paper can also help prevent sticking. - 2
In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, water, vanilla extract, and grated ginger (if using). Mix well until thoroughly combined.
💡 Tip: Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness and moisture. - 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of rice cereal, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
💡 Tip: Using cream of rice cereal provides a quick and easy way to get a fine rice texture. - 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
💡 Tip: Overmixing can lead to a tough bread. - 5
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- 6
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
💡 Tip: Baking time may vary depending on the pan used. - 7
Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Tip: Cooling completely is important for the texture and to prevent it from being gummy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Very ripe bananas are key for sweetness and moisture.
- ✓If you don't have cream of rice, you can grind uncooked rice into a fine flour in a blender or food processor.
- ✓This bread stays moist for several days when stored in an airtight container.
🔄 Variations
- Add chopped nuts or dried fruit to the batter.
- Substitute plantains for some of the bananas.
- A sprinkle of cinnamon on top before baking adds extra flavor.