Strawberry Banana Bread
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4.9
Strawberry Banana Bread
Description
Strawberry Banana Bread starts with creaming butter and sugar to build a light base, then adding beaten eggs and mashed ripe bananas to introduce moisture and natural sweetness. The dry ingredients include all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, which are sifted and gently mixed with the wet ingredients to avoid overmixing and maintain tenderness. Folding in chopped strawberries coated lightly with flour keeps the fruit evenly distributed through the batter, preventing sinking.
Baked first at a higher temperature and then reduced heat allows the bread to rise and develop a golden crust without overbrowning. The final texture is moist and tender with juicy strawberry bits and balanced sweetness. This bread works well as a breakfast treat, snack, or dessert.
Use ripe bananas for optimal flavor, chop strawberries evenly, and avoid overmixing to prevent toughness. Let the bread cool adequately before slicing to maintain shape. This loaf can be enjoyed fresh or lightly toasted.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg
- 3 ripe banana mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups strawberries chopped
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray two 9 x 5 loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Add ½ cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar to a large bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, cream together until light and fluffy.
- In a small bowl, beat 2 large eggs using a fork. Add the eggs to the sugar mixture and mix until combined.
- Add 3 ripe mashed bananas to the sugar mixture and mix until combined.
- Sift together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Slowly add the sifted flour ingredients to the banana mixture and mix until flour is just combined. DO NOT OVER MIX!
- Toss 1 ½ cups chopped strawberries, with 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour. Fold the floured-covered strawberries into the batter.
- Divide and pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. REDUCE the heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for an additional 30 minutes. The bread is done when the edges are slightly brown or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before removing from loaf pans.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 202mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 284IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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