Brazilian recipe
Quick Banana Pie (Torta de banana)
A classic and straightforward banana pie featuring layered fruit and a golden crust, perfect for tea time.
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Ingredients
6 to 8 bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise
1 cup seedless raisins
Ground cinnamon to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
120 g melted margarine
3 whole eggs, beaten with 1 teaspoon of sugar
1 cup seedless raisins
Ground cinnamon to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
120 g melted margarine
3 whole eggs, beaten with 1 teaspoon of sugar
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh bananas and raisins at local produce markets or supermarkets in Gaborone. Pantry staples like flour, sugar, and baking powder are available at any grocery store, while margarine can be found in the dairy aisle.
Preparation method
- Grease a round 25 cm by 4.5 cm baking pan
- Line the bottom of the pan with the sliced bananas
- Distribute the raisins evenly over the bananas
- Dust with ground cinnamon and set aside
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder
- Spread this dry mixture over the layered base in the pan
- Drizzle the melted margarine over the entire surface
- Pour the beaten eggs and sugar mixture over the top
- Bake in a low-temperature oven for approximately 40 minutes
Observations
This is a beloved Brazilian classic, cherished for its simplicity and the comforting blend of banana and cinnamon. It is an ideal companion for an afternoon coffee break.
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