New York Banana Bread

1.Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas 4). Butter and flour a 21 x 9 cm (8¼ x 3½ inch) loaf (bar) tin.

2.Combine the dry ingredients and beat together the wet ingredients.

3.Stir the banana into the wet mixture and the chocolate into the dry mixture.

4.Combine the two mixtures without overworking the batter.

5.Fill the tin three-quarters full with the batter. Bake for 45 minutes.

6.Cover with foil and bake for a further 10 minutes.

7.Allow to cool before serving.