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Banana Bread Recipe

Easy to make banana bread that comes together quickly and bakes into a yummy treat.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword banana, bread
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour

Equipment

  • 8x4 Loaf Pan
  • Stand Mixer
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients

  • 2 cup flour, all purpose
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2-3 ripe bananas, smashed
  • 3 Tbsp buttermilk or sour milk

Instructions

  • Preheat over to 350 F. Grease and flour 8" x 4" metal loaf pan. Set aside.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • Cream the sugar and butter together until light. Stir in beaten egg. Add in smashed bananas and beat until combined.
  • Stir wet mixture into dry mixture in thirds, alternating with buttermilk. Stir until just combined. Do not over mix.
  • Pour mixture into prepared loaf pan. Bake for about an hour.
  • Let cool in pan, on wire rack, for 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Finish cooling on wire rack. Can be wrapped in aluminum foil and stored at room temperature for about a week. Can also be frozen for about a month.

Notes

Recommended Equipment:

Loaf Pan:
Stand Mixer:
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