u/Hopeful-Narwhal9472

I have been trying for months now to master banana bread. I've tried at least 5 different recipes, and each one has come out stodgy and gummy.

• I use an oven thermometer to check the temp when I put the bake in, but I also have a gas range, so inconsistent temps could be part of the problem
• I've tried loaves and muffins, and the issue is the same for both
• I've been using Bob's Red Mill 1:1 (rice flour based, not bean based)

Has anyone else overcome stodginess in banana bread? Or, does anyone have a fail-safe recipe you'd highly recommend?

(Yes I've searched this thread and even tried some of the recipes linked in other chats...I'm hoping to get specific advice or recipes to overcome the texture issue)

Photo of my most recent attempt: this one was dry on the outside and gummy on the inside. I covered the bake with foil for the last 15min because it was raw inside but brown outside.

https://preview.redd.it/ofqxltlgd52h1.png?width=1002&format=png&auto=webp&s=bcf2269a68b611e984449e91f898133158593d14

Single owner. Timing belt and water pump were done a few years ago. Brake fluid, transmission fluid, and brake pads done this year. $11k.

My goal is to find something that will be a solid driver for the next 3-5 years. I'm ok with yearly maintenance but want to avoid high likelihood of needing major repairs.

Thoughts?