Gluten-Free Banana and Almond Bread

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter a 6-cup (1.5 litre), 10 x 4-inch (25 x 10 cm) loaf pan and line with a sheet of parchment paper, letting it hang over both sides.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the ground almonds, cornstarch and baking powder.

3. 3

   In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until smooth. On low speed, stir in the dry ingredients alternately with the mashed bananas. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the sliced almonds.

4. 4

   Bake for 55 minutes or until the loaf is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out moist but without lumps of batter.

5. 5

   Let cool completely before removing from the pan.