Abuela’s Slow-Baked Colombian Pan de Banano
Description
There is something magical about a recipe that has been perfected over decades in a family kitchen. This isn't just a quick loaf you throw together; this is authentic Colombian Pan de Banano, exactly as my mother-in-law has made it for years.
What makes this bread truly special is its patient soul. While most modern recipes rush the process, this heirloom version calls for double-sifting the flour for a delicate crumb and a "low-and-slow" bake at 250°F. This gentle heat coaxes out a deep, caramelized sweetness from the bananas that you just can't get at higher temperatures.
As it bakes, your kitchen will fill with a scent that defines "home"—a mix of toasted sugar, warm vanilla, and tropical comfort. It’s best served the way she intended: sliced thick, perhaps with a slight smear of butter, and shared over a long conversation and a steaming cup of Colombian coffee. Every bite is a tribute to tradition and a little piece of her heart.
Original Handwritten Recipe from 1971 from my Mother in Law
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 250°F.
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Sift the dry ingredients together twice (flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt).
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Gradually add the remaining wet ingredients to the dry mixture.
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Mix everything together slowly for 3 to 5 minutes.
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Add the raisins or almonds at the very end if you choose to use them.
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Butter and flour a medium-sized baking form
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Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 293.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9.21g15%
- Saturated Fat 5.42g28%
- Cholesterol 49.1mg17%
- Sodium 266.37mg12%
- Potassium 191.95mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 50.56g17%
- Dietary Fiber 1.59g7%
- Sugars 30.37g
- Protein 3.92g8%
- Vitamin A 320.73 IU
- Vitamin C 3.42 mg
- Calcium 69.34 mg
- Iron 1.3 mg
- Vitamin D 0.26 mcg
- Vitamin E 0.36 mg
- Thiamin 0.18 mg
- Riboflavin 0.19 mg
- Niacin 1.51 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.17 mg
- Folate 49.73 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.14 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.38 mg
- Phosphorus 75.06 mg
- Magnesium 17.73 mg
- Zinc 0.35 mg
- Selenium 10.15 mcg
- Copper 0.07 mg
- Manganese 0.25 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Note: Since the baking temperature is quite low, make sure not to open the oven door too often during the first 45 minutes so the heat stays consistent!
