The BEST Banana Bread Recipe
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4.7
The BEST Banana Bread Recipe
Description
The BEST Banana Bread Recipe blends ripe bananas, sugar, egg, melted butter, buttermilk or yogurt, and vanilla extract with a sifted mixture of flour, baking powder, and salt. Chopped nuts add texture and a subtle nutty flavor. The batter is poured into a greased loaf pan and topped with sliced banana halves before baking.
Baking at 350°F for 45-55 minutes produces a golden crust with sides that pull away from the pan, and a clean toothpick test signals doneness. Cooling on a wire rack prevents sogginess and sets the crumb. The bread is moist yet holds together well for slicing.
This banana bread is suitable for breakfast or snacks and keeps fresh for several days. It freezes well, making it practical for making ahead or extending shelf life.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 banana reserve one banana for the top of the bread, ripe
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons butter cooled, melted
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk or plain yogurt
- 1 ½ tablespoons vanilla extract pure
- ½ cup nuts chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease or butter a 5 X 9-inch loaf pan.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and kosher salt together in a bowl. In a separate large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Stir in the sugar, egg, melted butter, buttermilk or plain yogurt, and vanilla and mix well. Fold in the dry ingredients and nuts just until moistened. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Carefully slice the remaining banana in half lengthwise and place on top of the batter.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until the sides of the bread pull away from the pan and a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes then remove and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For nut additions, chopped walnuts or pecans work well.
- Store the banana bread for 3-4 days at room temperature or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 264mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 272mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 124IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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