Brazilian Banana Pie
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Do you have overripe bananas left? Or maybe they're just boring you, but you hate to throw them away? Then boldly use them in baking. I'll share with you an interesting recipe for sweet banana dessert. The recipe for Brazilian banana cake is very simple, so don't be intimidated by the name—the ingredients are familiar and common. The banana cake turns out absolutely delicious: juicy filling, crispy crust, fluffy and aromatic... you definitely should try making it. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the crumb mixture: in a bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, sugar, and salt. Cut the cold butter into pieces and rub it into the mixture with your hands until crumbly. Place in the refrigerator.
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Step 2
Separate the egg whites from the yolks and beat at high speed until fluffy and firm. Place the egg whites in the refrigerator.
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Step 3
Next, beat the yolks and sugar for about 10 minutes. The mixture will increase in volume and lighten in color. Then add kefir, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Mix everything well.
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Step 4
Then add the sifted flour with baking powder to the liquid mixture. Gently, without rushing, mix the dough.
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Step 5
Now it's time for the whipped egg whites. Carefully add the egg whites to the batter and gently mix with light motions.
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Step 6
Place half of the dough into a form lightly greased with vegetable oil, then arrange the sliced bananas on top. Sprinkle half of the crumb mixture over the bananas.
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Step 7
On top of the crumbs, we place the remaining dough, then sprinkle with crumbs again.
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Step 8
Place the pan in a preheated oven at 180 degrees and bake for 45–50 minutes. Let the finished pie cool slightly for about 15 minutes—then it's ready to serve.