Brazilian recipe
Simple Banana Pie (Torta de banana)
A classic and straightforward banana pie featuring layered fruit and a golden crust, perfect for afternoon tea.
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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 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 sugar
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at local markets or major supermarkets in Fiji. If needed, butter can be used as a substitute for margarine, though margarine is the traditional choice for this recipe.
Preparation method
- Grease a 25 cm by 4.5 cm round baking tin.
- Line the bottom of the tin with the sliced bananas.
- Scatter the raisins evenly over the bananas.
- Dust with ground cinnamon to taste and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Spread this dry mixture over the bananas in the tin.
- Drizzle the melted margarine evenly over the entire surface.
- Cover the assembly with the beaten eggs and sugar mixture.
- Bake in a low-temperature oven for approximately 40 minutes.
Observations
This recipe is a Brazilian classic that is widely loved for its simplicity and the comforting combination of banana and cinnamon. It is the perfect accompaniment for a cup of tea or coffee in the afternoon.
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