My Favorite Banana Bread Recipe
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My Favorite Banana Bread Recipe
Description
This banana bread recipe features four medium overripe bananas mashed and mixed with sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt to create a tender, flavorful base. Eggs and melted salted butter enrich the batter, which is stirred until nearly uniform to avoid overdeveloping gluten, preserving a moist crumb.
The optional topping blends granulated sugar with cinnamon, sprinkled over the batter before baking to add a sweet, crisp crust contrast to the soft bread beneath. Baking at 350°F for about an hour to slightly over an hour yields a golden loaf with a tender crumb inside, confirmed with a clean toothpick test.
This banana bread suits a variety of uses – a breakfast treat with coffee, an afternoon snack, or a simple dessert. Its spiced background and moist texture make it a reliable pantry favorite. Wrapping and storing at room temperature keeps it fresh for a few days, while freezing extends shelf life for two months if needed.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar 400g
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 250g
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 banana about 400g, medium, overripe
- 3 egg large
- 14 tablespoons salted butter melted, 196 grams
Optional Cinnamon Sugar Crust
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
Banana Bread
- Preheat your oven to 350°F, grease a 10 x 5-inch loaf pan, and line it with a parchment paper sling (optional).
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, mash bananas and whisk in eggs until well-mixed. Pour banana mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Add melted butter, and mix until butter is incorporated into the batter. Don’t over mix, but batter should be mostly uniform, and there should not be pools of butter remaining around the edges of the batter.
- Transfer the batter to your prepared loaf pan, leaving 3/4 inch of space from the top of the pan (discard extra batter if there is too much).
Optional Cinnamon Sugar Crust
- In a small bowl, stir together sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the top of the batter.
Bake
- Bake bread in preheated oven for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, until a toothpick or knife inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes before removing and slicing.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If using unsalted butter, add 1 teaspoon salt to the batter for balanced flavor.
- Wrap banana bread tightly for storage at room temperature; consume within 3 days for best freshness.
- To freeze, wrap bread securely in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 457 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 457kcal | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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