Buttermilk Banana Bread Recipe
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4.6
Buttermilk Banana Bread Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by creaming softened butter and sugar, then incorporating eggs, ripe mashed bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Dry ingredients including all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda are folded in gently to avoid overmixing, preserving a tender crumb. The batter is poured into a greased loaf pan and baked at 350°F until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, typically around 50 to 55 minutes.
The finished bread is allowed to cool in the pan briefly before being removed to a wire rack, which prevents sogginess and helps the loaf set. The buttermilk contributes to moistness and a subtle tang, balancing the sweetness of bananas and sugar. The bread texture is soft with fine crumb, ideal for slicing and serving as a simple sweet bread.
Buttermilk Banana Bread is suitable for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. It pairs well with coffee or tea and can be enjoyed plain or with spreads like butter or cream cheese.
The bread keeps well when stored on the counter for up to three days or can be frozen for up to three months, preserving freshness for later enjoyment.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg large
- 1 cup banana 3 medium sized bananas, brown, mashed
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or by using a hand mixer, cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs, mashed bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla until combined.
- Add in the flour, baking powder, salt and soda. Mix until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let bread cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Loosen the bread with a knife and carefully remove from pan. Let the bread cool completely on the cooling rack. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Store banana bread on the counter for up to 3 days to maintain moisture and flavor.
- For longer storage, freeze the loaf wrapped tightly for up to 3 months without loss of quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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