Description
Soft, moist, and full of cultural warmth, this Ugali Liberian Rice Bread brings African tradition to your kitchen. Naturally gluten-free and sweetened with ripe bananas and spices, it’s a comforting, wholesome bread perfect for breakfast or tea time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups finely ground rice flour
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
- ½ cup sugar (adjust for sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg or cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup evaporated milk or coconut milk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: Mash bananas until smooth, then whisk in melted butter, sugar, and vanilla. Mix until creamy. Add eggs one at a time and blend well.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix rice flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- Make the batter: Alternate adding the dry mix and milk to the wet mixture, stirring gently until smooth and thick.
- Bake: Pour into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Serve warm with honey, yogurt, or butter.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Add coconut flakes, raisins, or nuts for variation.
- Brush the top with melted butter after baking for shine.
- Swap milk for coconut milk for a tropical twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Keywords: Ugali Liberian Rice Bread Recipe, African bread, rice flour bread, banana rice bread, gluten-free African recipe