Don't Throw Away Overripe Plantains! Make This Moist Plantain Bread

Don’t throw away overripe plantains! Turn them into soft, moist Caribbean-style plantain bread with cinnamon, nutmeg, lime zest, coconut, raisins and cherries. A delicious homemade loaf for breakfast or with coffee or tea. INGREDIENTS • 2 large very ripe plantains • 1 cup sugar • 2 eggs • ½ cup (1 stick) melted butter • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour • 2 tsp baking powder • ½ tsp baking soda • ¼ cup milk (listed in original recipe; not shown in SRT) • ½ tsp salt • 1 tbsp freshly grated lime zest (per video subtitles) • 1 tsp vanilla essence (per video subtitles) • 1 tsp cinnamon • ½ tsp nutmeg • ¼ cup coconut (per video subtitles) • ¼ cup raisins and ¼ cup cherries or nuts (optional, per subtitles) METHOD Mash the ripe plantains. Mix with melted butter, eggs, lime zest, vanilla and sugar. Sift in flour, spices, salt and raising agents; fold gently. Add coconut and optional fruit or nuts. Pour into a greased 9 × 5-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 45–50 minutes. Check the center and cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction – Moist Caribbean Plantain Bread 00:16 Preparing the Overripe Plantains 00:48 Mashing the Plantains 01:12 Mixing the Wet Ingredients 02:31 Adding Flour and Spices 02:50 Combining the Batter 03:06 Adding Coconut, Raisins and Cherries 03:22 Preparing the Loaf Pan 03:55 Baking the Plantain Bread 04:04 Checking for Doneness and Cooling 04:21 Slicing and Serving Subscribe for more Jamaican and Caribbean recipes! What would you serve with plantain bread? Tell us in the comments! https://dinejamaican.com #PlantainBread #CaribbeanCooking #DineJamaican