Description
Homemade banana bread elevates simple ingredients into a comforting classic that warms hearts and kitchens. Moist, fragrant slices deliver sweet nostalgia with each tender crumb, inviting you to savor a slice of pure, delightful comfort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 bananas (mashed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup walnuts (or other tree nuts)
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons sour milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 325°F and ready the loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring slight overhang for easy removal. Lightly coat the pan’s corners with baking spray to prevent sticking.
- Whisk eggs and sour milk together in a medium bowl until the mixture becomes frothy and well-combined.
- Mash ripe bananas in a separate bowl, leaving some small chunks for added texture and rustic appeal.
- Combine mashed bananas, salt, baking powder, baking soda, flour, sugar, and vegetable oil in a large mixing bowl. Stir ingredients gently until just incorporated, avoiding overmixing to maintain bread’s tender consistency.
- Gently fold optional mix-ins like walnuts, raisins, or chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for approximately 60 minutes. Monitor the bread’s surface; if browning occurs too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil during the final 10-15 minutes of baking.
- Remove bread from oven and allow it to rest in the pan for 15 minutes. Use parchment paper edges to lift the loaf onto a cooling rack, letting it cool completely before slicing to ensure optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Achieving the perfect banana bread texture relies on not overmixing the batter, which can lead to a tough, dense loaf.
- For extra moisture, use overripe bananas with brown or black spots, as they’re sweeter and provide more intense banana flavor.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding seeds, nuts, or incorporating whole wheat flour for a more wholesome version of the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg