Description
Rich, moist Paula Deen banana bread delivers Southern comfort in every slice. Warm spices and ripe bananas create a delightful homemade treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 overly ripe bananas
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Nuts:
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 325°F, ensuring it reaches the correct temperature before baking.
- Prepare the loaf pan by greasing thoroughly with butter or lining with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Create the dry ingredient mixture by whisking flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl until evenly combined.
- Develop the wet ingredient base by mashing ripe bananas until smooth, then incorporating softened butter and eggs, mixing gently to maintain a light texture.
- Merge wet and dry ingredients by carefully folding the flour mixture into the banana blend, stirring until just combined with minimal lumps.
- Incorporate pecans by gently folding them into the batter, distributing evenly without overmixing.
- Transfer the complete batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes at 325°F, monitoring until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean or with minimal crumbs.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Slice and serve the banana bread once it has reached room temperature, enjoying the rich, moist texture.
Notes
- Ensure ripe bananas are super soft and brown-spotted for maximum sweetness and deeper banana flavor.
- Replace regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals, maintaining the same measurement ratio.
- Consider using coconut oil instead of butter for a dairy-free alternative that adds subtle tropical undertones.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and provide extra crunch in the banana bread texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg