Ultimate Kitchen Showdown: Traditional vs. Zojirushi Bread Maker- Crafting Irresistible Banana Bread

‪@ZeesHouse‬
Zojirushi Breadmaker review: https://www.zbestguide.com/best-bread...
Buy Zojirushi Breadmaker: https://amzn.to/3HPJyOI
Buy KitchenAid Mixer: https://amzn.to/3Fz63FU

In the culinary clash of traditional baking versus the Zojirushi bread maker for crafting delectable and health-conscious banana bread, the battle lines are drawn. When it comes to the traditional method, speed is on its side. Mixing the ingredients is a swift process, and baking gains a head start as you preheat the oven while concocting the batter, ready to slide it into the oven for a 55-60 minute bake. However, this swiftness comes at a cost - the aftermath entails washing the mixing bowl, prepping the baking pan, and additional work.

On the other hand, the Zojirushi bread maker, once all the ingredients are assembled, takes over the mixing task, simplifying your efforts. Yet, there's a trade-off. The Zojirushi approach demands patience as it dedicates about 1.5 hours to the entire process, including preheating and baking. The verdict? The traditional approach may be quicker, but it necessitates more cleanup. In contrast, Zojirushi may be slower, but it significantly reduces the post-baking cleanup workload.

**Update: Verdict on taste between Traditional Method and Zojirushi. Both tasted really good, however, Zojirushi banana bread is way more moist than the Traditional Method.

Delicious and Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

• ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil (coconut oil, any oil you prefer)
• ½ cup maple syrup or honey
• 2 eggs
• 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
• ¼ cup milk of choice or water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more to swirl on top
• 1 ¾ cups white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour
• Optional: ½ cup mix-ins like chopped cashews. walnuts or pecans, chocolate chips, or raisins
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Mix olive oil, maple syrup, eggs, milk, and vanilla extra using a mixer.
3. Add flour, baking soda, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and continue to mix.
4. Add cashews and chocolate chips.
5. Bake for 55/60 minutes till the knife comes out clean when tested.