Hi Bold Bakers! Watch more of my Bread & Dough recipes here: kzread.info/head/PL3N53o3RIxHJpifpnmIFfQm_ttOZ-4O9h

This “ how not to do “ is a great idea Gemma and the side by side comparison truly helps to drive the point. Thank you , now looking forward to the choc chip cookie version of the same.

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching, Nalini.

@grlfromnj

2 жыл бұрын

What a great idea to show the wrong way. I love banana bread and it never comes out right and you just showed me why..lol!! Thanks

Honestly, both breads look quite similar. Including the softness. And chunks of bananas are not а big deal. But I am totally with YOU for the right way to mix - respect for the right process. I just can see people piling up the ingredients in the order of appearance. GREAT VIDEO 👍🙏♥️🌿

It's amazing how something so seemingly easy as banana bread can go wrong. I've made plenty of door-stops over the years. 🙄 But now have my favorite recipe that turns out great every time. That "what not to do" loaf would make fantastic banana French toast! 😋 Thanks Gemma! 🥰

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

That is a smart thing to do. I also do that to bakes that didn’t go well. Thank you for watching!

This series has potential!! Awesome idea! A "How NOT to make chocolate cake" video would really save me. I always manage to overbake or otherwise mess up chocolate cakes

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll look into it. Thanks for watching.

I don't mix my dry ingredients together first but after putting each dry ingredient into the wet mixture I mix it together before adding the next. I've never had a problem baking this way and it does save on washing up 😉

Gemma, you are such a good teacher as well as 🌟baker. Thanks for this video and all the great tips you always pass along in all your videos. It is so much appreciated by us all. Blessings on you and your sweet sweet family. Much Love 💕

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words.

Thank you for this, Gemma! I’ve made banana bread hundreds of times, but it’s still good to know what not to do. Your baking tips are always unsurpassed!!

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found this helpful, Jonathan. Thank you for sharing.

Would love to see a series of these! Would be quite beneficial.

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

We have a few lined up, Syd. Stay tuned for more.

Gemma, I am loving your content even more lately! Love your useful tips! Thanks a million ❤️❤️❤️

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

I’m delighted to hear that, Eleni. Thanks for watching.

Loved this!! More of these would super helpful please keep this series going!!

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned for more, Dana.

This is a great series. All the wrong ways and not no to do things. Hope this is a long terms series. You do come up with great ideas. Thank you Gemma.

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a popular request, hence we’re doing this. Stay tuned for more, Wanyeng.

I don't bake much, but I've taken the concept of mixing dry ingredients before adding to the wet for my daily vitamin/ supplement stuff. My drink powder of choice has some granulated emulsifiers already in it, but I also add a heaping teaspoon of cinnamon & turmeric to it, both of which love to clump in liquid, so mixing them with the drink powder really reduces that so much.

Hi Gemma, this looks like a great recipe tip video!Thanks. Keep it up!!

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful, Rebecca.

For the longest time my banana bread kept turning into bricks after a few days 😂 still never figured out what went wrong. Later I used a different recipe and it finally held up and stayed soft and moist

Hi mam Gemma. Ty for this tip. Great help. I'm from the Philippines.. Ty

I love this series! Can’t wait for the cookies

I always use frozen banana puree which results in a more flavorful loaf.

@tmcche7881

2 жыл бұрын

That's an interesting idea and convenient. Do you make your own frozen puree? I've never noticed bananas puree in the frozen food section. I wait until the bananas are almost all black. They can then be Pureed with a spoon and are very sweet and flavorful. I can now imagine freezing some black bananas in individual containers. Pureed and ready to go. One container per loaf. Thanks for the idea.

@karenn993

2 жыл бұрын

@@tmcche7881 Yes, I freeze my own puree when I have excess bananas. I package it in 1 cup containers and it thaws very quickly. They naturally darken in the freezer which results in a darker loaf. Often you can buy overripe bananas at the grocery stores for a discounted price.

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Karen.

Great video! Would love to see more of these types of helpful videos.

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned for more!

Hai Gemma...It is a good information video for baking bread... Thank u for uploading it.....

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

Love your videos ‼️ You explain how to and you also create the best recipes ❤️👍‼️ Thank you.

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words, Lindsey!

Hi Gemma, it's always good to see your stuff, thank you for corrections because I would have done it the wrong way to save time

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching.

Thank you for what an amazing banana bread this is❤️

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed this!

This is faboulus idea, this "how not to do" is awsome to really see what "detail" are truly wrong! Thanks please continue to do this format with others bakeries.

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Hope it was helpful. Yes, I have a few more of this for my more popular recipes.

Thank you for making this video. I made banana bread the wrong way and this video really helped with explaining why mine turned out so dense!

@biggerbolderbaking

8 ай бұрын

I'm glad you found this helpful, Natalie.

it's really helpful for first-time baker or amateur like me who often scared of overmixing flour, probably why I don't like to bake with flour

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, Carmen.

I love this concept!

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million!

Shoo that's is so fabulous Gemma thank you

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed this.

I loved this! Banana bread is my go-to recipe to bake, but I often make those classic mistakes! I noticed in the "correct" method that after the light mixing there still seemed to be some clumps of flour. Is that okay? Will you taste those clumps after it bakes?

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

You can use mix until it comes together. A few small lumps would be ok, it will blend together when baked.

Hi Gemma ❤ 👋, what a great video! This is so helpful to see what not to do. I thought I wasn't overriding, but watching the video..well 😳. Thanks Gemma ❤

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Hope it helped, Kelly.

Your banana bread has always helped me when I have to bring something to a get together or even to sell, but man! Thanks to this I noticed that I am over mixing! Will have to try with a fork instead of a trusty spatula

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, Kyua. Thanks for watching!

I really like this how not to do idea you have Gemma!! Thank you 😊

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Delighted to hear that, Priyansuku.

fantastic video

Very interesting and great information!

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Thank you for making these videos big time fan

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Nice sharing dear

Oh yes, I remember making some of those mistakes. It still tasted good at least. I've had some mistakes not fair so well. What a great series idea. Love it.

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Hope this was helpful!

@rtyria

2 жыл бұрын

@@biggerbolderbaking yes.

This series is amazing!!!!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

Thanks for sharing mam it's very helpful

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Hope it was helpful.

@cookingcrazewithnaheed3401

2 жыл бұрын

@@biggerbolderbaking yes it is ,

I didn't think overmixing was a thing. I figured you would want everything mixed well. Now i will try it without trying to over mix.

@biggerbolderbaking

7 ай бұрын

Hope this helped.

This was very interesting

Thank you Gemma good tips I think I over mix 👍👏🥰🌸🇦🇺

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Hope this was helpful.

I’ve been dying to see how the cake would be if you over mixed it and I got to today! This video is super helpful for people new to baking and lots of the tips in this video also apply to cakes and cupcakes

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, Daniyal. Thanks for watching.

This is brilliant! Can't wait for the chocolate chip one! 😋

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

Never had an issue not using parchment paper and only butter. Comes out easy after cooling

Are you okay, Gemma? You sound as though you've caught a cold. Anyway, thanks for the tips! Love your videos!

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

I’m good Tanusha, thanks. Hope this was helpful.

This advice changed the quality of my bread so much! Thank you

@biggerbolderbaking

Жыл бұрын

Delighted to hear that. I’m glad this was helpful to you. Thanks for watching!

Wow! Educational! Great Tutorial. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Singapore 🌹🌹🌹 Edith, a happy Subcriber

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful, Edith. Thanks for sharing.

May I request a video on Anzac biscuits, your videos are so helpful. Keep up the great work!

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll look into it. Thanks for watching.

At last. I have been wanting a great recipe for banana bread for years. Thank you.

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome 😊 Hope you enjoyed this, Anna.

Always entertaining and delicious 🤤

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million!

Really nice video👍

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank you for tips banana bread..👍

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you found it helpful, Muah.

THANK YOU, GEMMA!!! ❣️

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Flor!

Thank you SO much for this! This is super helpful! If you wanted to make chocolate banana bread with cacao powder and chocolate chips, do you have any recommendations for what not to do?

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

You can remove 1/2 cup of flour, replace with cocoa powder in the same amount. Then just add the chocolate chips after the batter has come together. Hope this helps.

@sims2lovealot

2 жыл бұрын

@@biggerbolderbaking thank you!!

Great idea for a video. The loaf pans reminded me that I have glass loaf pans. Could talk a bit about using glass pans versus metal ones? Thanks.

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

HI Karen. You might find my video and article on different kinds of bakeware helpful. Check it out here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/bakeware-guide/#recipe-video

Very nice tips for banana bread Gemma! Thanks! Me i make it the rigth way! Have a nice day! 👍👏🍴

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Dia.

@DiaDia18

2 жыл бұрын

@@biggerbolderbaking Thanks Gemma! 🤩🤩🤩

Best Video EVER!!! Wow I can see all my mistakes. Thank you.

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Mine is a little but dense. I dont know if i over mix it. I put flour and buttermilk alternately Maybe it is better if i put the milk first and throw the flour at one time only. I also use wire wisk to mix it. So it is better to use fork.

@biggerbolderbaking

Жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

Hi Gemma ! It is being a long time without watching you but looks like your voice has effect now ? Lol . Could you make a dump cake please. I am looking for a good recipe n I didn’t find in your channel. Thanks

I have made your banana bread several times. It's THE BEST! I add lots of chocolate chunks and nuts. HEAVEN!

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

I’m delighted to hear that! Thank you for sharing.

Love you Gemma ❤️

Hi there Ma'am... just want to ask is it okay if there are some lumps in the batter, because i think there are times i overmixed it because i want the mixture free of lumps maybe that's why sometimes the banana cake i baked didn't rise.. Thanks in advance.. more blessings to your channel.. ❤❤❤

@biggerbolderbaking

10 ай бұрын

Yes, it's alright to have a some small lumps in the batter. Not large ones of course. And yes, overmixing can result in a dense bread or cake. Hope this helps.

Hey Gemma banana bread looks amazing. Hope you have a nice day

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks! What about where the cake is placed in the oven? On the lower part or in the middle? Also, what kind of heating is best for baking? Thanks in advance

@biggerbolderbaking

Жыл бұрын

Hi. The default setting in most of my recipes is that of a conventional oven; placing the baking tray in the middle rack and using bottom heating only. Hope this helps.

@krc0607

Жыл бұрын

@@biggerbolderbaking Hi! Thank you so much for your reply.

How do I bake it evenly? The center always seems a little under-baked, but if I leave in oven longer then the edges over-bake :( I'm using glass pan, does that make a difference?

Do I turn on the top heat in the oven? Or do I just use the bottom one?

Hi Gemma, loved the video. When I make my banana bread I add a tsp of banana liqueur and I use buttermilk instead of regular milk. I get rave reviews on the bread , but I am curious to know what you think of these substitutes.

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

They are great for added flavor or enriching your bread. If it works for you, then you should carry on baking with those.

@keithandjanicemoores1655

2 жыл бұрын

@@biggerbolderbaking Thanks :-)

Hey Gemma, saying hello all the way from the philippines. I want to know when mixing the batter with a fork, will it be ok to have a few unmixed flour or it is crucial to make sure that all dry ing is mixed with the wet?

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Mix gently until the batter just comes together. A few lumps will be alright, but not too much as that would mean it’s not evenly distributed.

@dorothyraedeguia9257

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

I love this you make an excellent banana bread.

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

I’m delighted to hear that! Thanks for watching!

Loved this video, have not made your recipe yet as I have a delicious recipe that has apple juice in it, so actualy want to bake 1 of mine and 1 of yours and compare

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Go for it, Erika! Thank you for sharing your thoughts here.

Thank you! Banana bread is one of my fave foods 😋🍌

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

It’s the same in our home. Thanks for sharing.

Am I supposed to let the banana bread cool entirely in the pan or are you supposed to tip it out and let it cool after? I always question what to do. Love all these tips!

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I usually let it cool down a bit, before lifting it out of the pan.

@VinTeeBabe

2 жыл бұрын

@@biggerbolderbaking ah, ok thank you very much for the answer! I will do that then:) Thank you for all the knowledge you impart on us!

Gemma I have dried blue berries.can I use them in cakes by soaking in the water or how to use dried blue berries.

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sumithra. You can soak the berries in hot water for around 5 minutes, then drain the water off it. Make sure it’s completely drained so it does not turn soggy when added to batter and baked.

I love videos that show what not to do, cuz sometimes I think I did everything right and only when I see what not to do I'm like "oh I did that, that's why"

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

I hope this was helpful. Thanks for watching.

Is it ok to puree the bananas instead of mash them ? . I have been doing it like this for a while but i was not sure if it would be better to just use a fork. Would you get better results with a fork or a food processor ?.

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

If the result pleases you, you can continue with what works for you. At some point, we go with our preferences.

@greekgodapollosfarts7823

2 жыл бұрын

@@biggerbolderbaking ok, thanks 🙂

I love this.....please enlighten us with more "how not to's"(is that correct?) Anyway is a very good idea teaching us the wrong way, it's true we learn from our mistakes. Greetings from Egypt Ps. Georgie looks so cute trying to get a piece of banana bread 🥰

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped 😊 Thanks for sharing.

I had banana cake, not banana bread 😕 So bananas with some black will enhance the flavour of the banana bread? If so, I think it's the same as using stale bread for French toast. How abt completely black bananas? Can I use them?

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jason. It should be good for as long as the banana, when peeled, is not rotten inside.

I hope i will get an answer - 1 hour after my banana bread cooled down, it was full of small green spots inside - i read it's some chemical reaction but is it still safe to eat?

@biggerbolderbaking

Жыл бұрын

I can’t rally say unless I have an image of it.

This is a really good video! But I want recipes again (now it’s been a month since you posted a recipe video) 😢

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

They are coming, don’t worry. We are also catering to requests from bakers, hence this kind of content.

cant wait to make this soon for me can i use oat milk i never had best ever banana bread before perfect for my after office snacks

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ramya. Yes, you can use oat milk. Go ahead and give this a go.

just curious but do you still eat the “wrong” way one? do you use it to make another dish like french toast instead?

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

We still do. Yes, we sometimes use it in French toast.

Hi Gemma!!

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Hello!

That’s a very good way on what not to do banana bread

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped.

Such great information! Now I’ll know how not to make banana bread. TFS! ❤️🇨🇦

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Glad this helped, Catherine.

I used to get upset with my family for not eating bananas once they went brown. Then I found a great banana bread recipe. I would guard the bananas as they started turning brown - because then they were perfect!

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

They are perfect for banana bread!

i put my bananas through a potato ricer yesterday thinking it would mash them better than i could with a fork, and be faster and easier. but it actually basically liquified them beyond the usual desired texture and i ended up with a very wet bread even after over baking the outside of the loaf

@biggerbolderbaking

7 ай бұрын

Mashing them in a potato ricer would make it more moist, as a result you probably used more bananas than needed. Or it could be the flour. Flours do not absorb liquids / wet ingredients the same way; it may need more or less liquids than the amounts indicated in the recipe. Hold back on the wet ingredients when combining wet to dry ingredients. Gradually add the liquids and stop when the batter or the dough reaches the same consistency as shown in the video or as described in the recipe. Hope this helps.

@vanishinglyyy

7 ай бұрын

@@biggerbolderbakingthank you for the advice! will keep it in mind next time.

I don’t know what I am doing wrong but I find my cakes and breads don’t cook in the middle. I do check with a tooth pick and it looks done but when I cut in to it, it is still doughy. I am in Calgary so at a higher altitude. Does that have something to do with it and what should I do to stop this happening? Thanks

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Julia. Yes, high altitude affects baking results. Here’s a simple guide I use when I worked in a place of high elevation, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/high-altitude-baking-guide/ Hope this helps.

@juliahartley437

2 жыл бұрын

@@biggerbolderbaking thank you. I will try your tips next time I bake.

Hi Gemma ! I need your help. Every time I try to make banana bread there is always a gummy layer on the bottom ! Is it underbaking ?

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that is possible. But I suspect it’s more a case of overmixing, which over develops the gluten, giving it a rubber-like consistency.

Why butter if you’re adding parchment paper? Doesn’t that negate the butter on the pan?

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

It helps the paper stick, adds heat when baking.

I found out I am an over-mixer! Thanks!

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

I LOVE this, great idea!! I’ve often followed recipes and got some of the techniques wrong so it’s incredibly helpful to see the results of common mistakes. By the way, I’ve made your banana bread and it turned out beautifully from the first time so I do recommend it to anyone.

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for giving my recipe a go.

I actually like a denser loaf!

I did the wrong one just a few days ago. It was veery liquidy and I burnt it. Now I have to redeem myself by making it better tomorrow!

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

Go for it: www.biggerbolderbaking.com/best-ever-banana-bread/

Hi, is it ok to mash the bananas and the rest of the wet ingredients in a blender.

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t recommend it, unless you’re making a large volume in one go.

@smithakumar3505

2 жыл бұрын

@@biggerbolderbaking Thanks

I have a coworker that never cooks her banana bread long enough and it’s always just a bit raw in the middle. Not sure if it’s her oven or she doesn’t read directions well or both.

@biggerbolderbaking

2 жыл бұрын

It just needed a little more time in the oven. It does tend to happen to banana breads because of it’s high moisture content.

Hey I baked this recipe but my top of banana bread is nice and brown in colour but side is whitesh unlike yours ...yours is beautiful brown...what could be the reason..?

@biggerbolderbaking

Жыл бұрын

It’s most likely the baking pan. Some baking pans are good heat conductors, producing an even brown bread.

I made bread and it is perfect temp of 205° but there’s bits of wet banana. Is it safe to eat? It looks great except those little clumps of bananas 😢 help

@biggerbolderbaking

Жыл бұрын

I think it would be. Shelf life might be shorter though.

How would you bake these if you just wanted to make muffins?

So I made this it baked well, however it doesn't take like banana bread should. I never can make it taste like that but my husband can. The bread when cooking smelled very good but taste not like banana bread but edible so i will eat it. My bananas were ripe and frozen so I don't understand. PLEASE HELP!

@biggerbolderbaking

Жыл бұрын

You can add more bananas to get more flavor from the fruit. Hope this helps.