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Homemade Banana Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

This homemade banana bread recipe is a moist and flavorful treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with ripe bananas, a combination of granulated and brown sugar, and a touch of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, it’s easy to prepare and delivers comforting, classic flavors. Optional chopped walnuts add a delightful crunch. The bread bakes to a golden brown with a crackled top and pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp salted butter, room-temperature
  • 1/4 cup cooking oil
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1.5 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3-4 bananas)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Optional

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Cream Butter and Sugars: Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a mixing bowl, beat together the room-temperature butter, cooking oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light and creamy.
  2. Add Bananas and Wet Ingredients: Mash the ripe bananas thoroughly. Add the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Beat until the ingredients combine into a smooth batter.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground nutmeg, and cinnamon until evenly mixed.
  4. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients bowl. Gently fold together until just combined; be careful not to overmix to ensure a tender crumb.
  5. Add Walnuts: Fold in the chopped walnuts if using, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
  6. Prepare Loaf Pan and Add Batter: Grease an 8.5″x4.5″ loaf pan with butter or oil. Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the surface evenly.
  7. Bake the Banana Bread: Bake in the preheated 350ºF oven for about 60 minutes, or until the top is deeply golden brown, a crack forms down the center, and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean or with just crumbs.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the loaf to cool for 5 minutes in the pan before gently removing it. Let it finish cooling on a wire rack, then slice and serve.
  9. For Banana Muffins (Optional): Prepare the batter as above, then divide it evenly into 12 muffin wells. Bake at 350ºF for 30 minutes or until risen, golden, and a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

  • Room-temperature butter helps achieve a creamy mixture when creaming with sugars.
  • Do not overmix the batter once dry and wet ingredients are combined to keep the bread tender.
  • Check for doneness with a toothpick; wet batter indicates the need for more baking time.
  • Walnuts are optional but add a nice crunch and flavor contrast.
  • You can substitute cooking oil with an equal amount of melted butter if preferred.
  • Ripe bananas with dark spots yield the best sweetness and flavor for the bread.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/homemade-banana-bread-recipe/