Cinnamon Raisin Banana Bread
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4.9
Cinnamon Raisin Banana Bread
Description
The Cinnamon Raisin Banana Bread combines all-purpose flour, butter, sugars, mashed bananas, and a warming mix of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Raisins distribute bursts of sweetness throughout the loaf. The bread is prepared by first mixing dry ingredients, then creaming butter with sugars before incorporating eggs, bananas, and vanilla. After folding in dry ingredients and raisins, the batter is baked in a 9x5 inch loaf pan at a moderate temperature for an hour to slightly more, until a toothpick comes out clean.
This bread features a moist, tender crumb with lightly spiced flavors and juicy pockets from the raisins. Its gentle sweetness and dense but soft texture suit morning toast or an afternoon treat with tea. Cooling the loaf on a rack prevents sogginess and allows slicing without crumbling.
To keep it fresh, store the bread at room temperature in a closed container or bag for up to 2-3 days. Baking it slowly at 325°F helps prevent drying out and preserves moisture in the crumb. Adjust raisins to taste for more texture and sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup butter salted, softened
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup banana mashed
- 2 egg large
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 °F. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda and spices in a bowl.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugars until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time until fully incorporated. Stir in the bananas and vanilla until mixed in,
- Stir in the raisins.
- Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until incorporated, mixing on the lowest speed.
- Bake for 60 to 70 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the loaf comes out clean.
- Cool the loaf in the pan for 10 minutes, the remove from the pan and let cool completely on a wire baking rack.
- Store at room temperature in a closed container or bag for 2-3 days.
Notes
- Adding extra raisins can enhance sweetness and texture in the bread.
- Bake at a moderate temperature to keep the loaf moist and avoid drying out.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing for cleaner cuts and better texture.
- Store wrapped at room temperature for up to three days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 286mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 285IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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