Brazilian recipe
Banana Pie (Torta de banana rápida)
A classic, practical banana pie featuring layers of fruit and a golden, fragrant crust.
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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
120g 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
120g melted margarine
3 whole eggs, beaten with 1 teaspoon sugar
Where to find ingredients
Most ingredients can be found in local supermarkets. For the margarine, unsalted butter is a common and recommended substitute in Irish kitchens.
Preparation method
- Grease a 25 cm by 4.5 cm round baking tin.
- Line the bottom of the tin with the sliced bananas.
- Distribute the raisins over the bananas.
- Sprinkle with ground cinnamon to taste and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Spread this dry mixture evenly over the banana layer in the tin.
- Drizzle the entire surface with the melted margarine.
- Pour the beaten eggs with sugar evenly over the assembly.
- Bake in a preheated oven at a gentle temperature for approximately 40 minutes.
Observations
This recipe is a Brazilian classic, cherished by many for its simplicity and the comforting flavor profile of bananas paired with cinnamon. It is an ideal companion for an afternoon coffee.
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