Ingredients

  • 9 tbsp softened butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 large lightly beaten eggs
  • 2 tbsp gluten-free maple syrup
  • 2 None ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free self-raising flour
  • 3/4 cup gluten-free plain flour, plus a 1/4 cup
  • 1/3 cup rice flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
  • None None honey or butter, to serve

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and line a 4 x 8 inch loaf pan, allowing baking paper to overhang 1/2 inch on long sides.
  • In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar together until pale and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in syrup.
  • Fold in banana, then add combined sifted flours and baking soda. Fold in half the nuts.
  • Spoon into pan. Smooth surface. Sprinkle with remaining nuts.
  • Bake 55-60 minutes, until cooked when tested with a skewer. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Serve in slices, with honey or butter.