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Abuela’s Slow-Baked Colombian Pan de Banano

Colombian Pan de Banano 187
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 12
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
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 115 g butter, melted
  • 4 bananas, mashed
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ cup (optional) chopped raisins or sliced almonds
Instructions
  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 250°F.

  2. 2

    Sift the dry ingredients together twice (flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt).

  3. 3

    Gradually add the remaining wet ingredients to the dry mixture.

  4. 4

    Mix everything together slowly for 3 to 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the raisins or almonds at the very end if you choose to use them.

  6. 6

    Butter and flour a medium-sized baking form

  7. 7

    Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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!

Keywords: Colombian Pan de Banano, Authentic Banana Bread Recipe, Heirloom Recipes, South American Baking, Slow-Baked Banana Bread, Traditional Colombian Desserts, Moist Banana Loaf, Double Sifted Flour Cake, Colombian Comfort Food, Homemade Pan de Guineo
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