Best 11 Banana Tea Bread From The New York Times Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing journey of flavors with our delectable collection of banana tea bread recipes, curated from the esteemed New York Times. These culinary creations promise a symphony of textures and tastes, transforming simple ingredients into extraordinary treats. Embark on a baking adventure as you discover our classic banana tea bread recipe, a timeless classic that embodies comfort and nostalgia. Explore variations that elevate this beloved treat with unique twists, such as the nutty crunch of walnuts, the tangy zest of orange, or the sweet decadence of chocolate chips. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a moist, flavorful loaf that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA BREAD



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Here is an easy way to use up the bananas on the countertop, or brown ones thrown in the back of the freezer. Don't overmix the ingredients, and make sure the bananas are very ripe.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     weekday, dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 pound cool butter (1 stick), more for greasing pan
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 eggs, at room temperature
2 1/3 cups very ripe bananas (about 5)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
1 tablespoon granulated or coarse sugar
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Using electric mixer, cream butter until smooth and fluffy. Add sugar and cream together 2 minutes more. One at a time, mix in eggs. Mix in bananas until only small lumps remain.
  • Stir dry ingredients together and mix into banana mixture just until combined. Pour into prepared pan. If making topping, stir ingredients together and sprinkle over batter.
  • Bake about 55 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Let cool in pan 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack and let cool completely before wrapping tightly for storage.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 243, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 168 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CINNAMON CRUNCH BANANA BREAD



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This easy cake - no mixer required - is a popular staple at Bakesale Betty in Oakland, Calif. Pie, cake, cookies and a legendary fried chicken sandwich are the only things on the menu, but locals start lining up long before opening time. They're that good. Betty herself, the baker Alison Barkat, adds a cinnamon-sugar topping and honey to the classic banana bread formula for a deeply caramelized, moist result.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     breakfast, snack, breads, quick breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 (9-by-5-inch) loaf

Number Of Ingredients 14

Unsalted butter, for greasing
1 1/2 cups/190 grams all-purpose flour
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup/120 milliliters vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/4 cup/60 milliliters honey
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (from 2 to 3 medium bananas)
1/4 cup/60 milliliters warm water
1/4 cup/55 grams brown sugar, preferably light brown or Demerara sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment or wax paper, leaving enough paper hanging over the sides to lift the cake out after baking. (This will prevent the topping from breaking when removing the bread from the pan.)
  • Prepare the batter: In a medium bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, using a sturdy whisk, beat together oil, eggs and honey until smooth. Stir in bananas and warm water. Add dry ingredients to egg-oil mixture and stir to blend. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, granulated sugar and cinnamon, using your fingers to break up any lumps. Sprinkle evenly over batter.
  • Bake until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour, checking after 50 minutes. If topping shows signs of burning, reduce heat to 325 degrees.
  • Remove to a rack and let cool in pan for 30 minutes. Use the edges of the paper to lift the cake up and out. Place on a rack (leave the paper on) and let cool before slicing and serving.

BANANA TEA BREAD FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES



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Make and share this Banana Tea Bread from the New York Times recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carrie sheridan

Categories     Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 bread, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 3/4 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening or 1/3 cup softened butter
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs, well-beaten
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2-3)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Cream the shortening or butter, add the sugar gradually and continue working until the batter is light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs and beat well.
  • Add the flour mixture alternately with the bananas, a small amount at a time, beating after each addition until smooth.
  • Turn into a well-greased bread pan [8-1/2 X 4-1/2 X 3 inches] and bake about one hour and ten minutes.
  • NOTE: you can add 1/2 cup coarsely broken nut meats to the batter.

WHOLE-BANANA BREAD



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There are a lot of flavors beyond banana hanging out in this loaf: coconut, chocolate, tahini and almond extract. They get along so well that you end up with something that tastes notably better than almost any other banana bread you've had before. It's cocoa-rich, nutty and not too sweet. Using the whole fruit - both banana flesh and peel - punches up the banana flavor, but doesn't overshadow the other notes. Nadiya Hussain's recipe offers numerous substitutions; you could play up nutty notes by opting for almond butter and almond milk, or swap in olive oil in place of coconut oil. The recipe inspires infinite permutations.

Provided by Charlotte Druckman

Categories     breakfast, snack, breads, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 (8-inch) loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup/100 grams virgin (unrefined) coconut oil, plus more for greasing the pan (see Tip)
2 ripe bananas
2 1/4 cups/280 grams all-purpose flour, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons for tossing peels
1/4 cup/64 grams tahini (or nut butter of your choice)
1/3 cup/80 milliliters oat milk, nut milk or dairy milk of your choice
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 1/3 cups/200 grams coconut palm or dark brown sugar
1/4 cup/20 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
Unsalted vegan or nonvegan butter (optional), for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-by-2 1/2-inch loaf pan with coconut oil and line it with parchment.
  • Wash the bananas then trim and discard the tips. Peel the bananas, then slice the peels crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Place them in a small bowl and toss with 1 1/2 teaspoons flour to coat; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, use a fork to smush the bananas into a rough purée. (Don't worry about small lumps.) Add the coconut oil, tahini, oat milk, almond and vanilla extracts, and salt. Beat together with a whisk to thoroughly incorporate and create a thick batter. Add the sugar and beat with the whisk to combine.
  • Sift the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder into the batter and fold it in using a rubber spatula until no streaks remain. Fold the floured banana peels into the batter.
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top into an even layer. Bake for about 55 to 65 minutes, until a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes, then lift it out onto a baking rack using the parchment. Let it cool a bit, then serve warm with butter slathered on top, if using, or let it cool completely if you want to store it for later. (Wrapped tightly, the bread will keep at room temperature for about 4 days.)

BANANA TEA BREAD RECIPE



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Make and share this Banana Tea Bread Recipe recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Breads

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 3/4 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 cup mashed ripe banana

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Sift flour with baking powder, soda and salt.
  • Keep aside.
  • Cream shortening until light.
  • Then, add sugar gradually continuing to cream until fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs.
  • Add flour mixture alternately with bananas beginning and ending with flour.
  • Spoon into a well-greased loaf pan and bake about 1 hr 10 min until loaf pulls slightly from sides of pan and is springy to the touch.
  • Cool upright in pan for 10 min then turn out on a wire rack and cool before slicing.

CHOCOLATE-CHIP BANANA BREAD



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This recipe uses four bananas, which is more than is typical for a single loaf. The natural sugars from the ripe, brown bananas keep the bread incredibly moist for up to one week, even sliced. The high moisture of the batter can make it tricky to determine doneness, so take care not to underbake the the loaf. It should have a dry, shiny, cracked surface, and a tester inserted into the thickest portion should come out with a few moist crumbs attached. Serve this banana bread for breakfast or brunch, or even as a simple dessert, topped with a scoop of coffee ice cream.

Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell

Categories     breakfast, brunch, snack, cakes, dessert

Time 2h

Yield One 9-inch loaf

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick spray, as needed
4 very ripe medium bananas, peeled
6 tablespoons/85 grams unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup/80 milliliters plain Greek yogurt
1 cup/220 grams light or dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups/255 grams all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup/135 grams finely chopped chocolate or mini chocolate chips (see Tip)
3/4 cup/130 grams coarsely chopped toasted nuts, such as almonds, walnuts or pecans (optional)
Coarse sanding or turbinado sugar, as needed for finishing (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, mash the bananas coarsely using a fork. They should be fully broken apart, but it's OK if some larger lumpy pieces remain. Whisk in the melted butter, yogurt, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla until well combined.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda and salt to combine. Add the flour mixture to the banana mixture and stir to combine using a silicone spatula or wooden spoon. Scrape the sides and base of the bowl well to make sure the mixture is uniformly combined.
  • Gently stir in the chocolate until combined, then pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread into an even layer. If using, sprinkle the surface generously with coarse sugar.
  • Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the edges of the loaf start to pull away from the edge of the pan, and a tester inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, 60 to 75 minutes. If the top of the loaf is becoming too dark before it's baked through, loosely cover with foil.
  • Transfer from the oven to a cooling rack and run a thin knife around the edge of the banana bread to separate it from the pan. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before unmolding and cooling completely.

MARK BITTMAN'S BANANA BREAD



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This banana bread from Mark Bittman's "How to Cook Everything" is really something special. One-fourth of the flour is whole wheat, which contributes a kind of depth you'd miss if it weren't there. There are walnuts - not unusual, but again, you'd miss them if they weren't there, And the key, secret ingredient, is coconut. Which really puts the thing over the top.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, plus some for greasing the pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 very ripe bananas, mashed with a fork until smooth
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/2 cup grated dried unsweetened coconut

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9- by 5-inch loaf pan.
  • Mix together the dry ingredients. With a hand mixer, a whisk, or in the food processor, cream the butter and beat in the eggs and bananas. Stir this mixture into the dry ingredients; stir just enough to combine (it's okay if there are lumps). Gently stir in the vanilla, nuts, and coconut.
  • Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until nicely browned. A toothpick inserted into the center of the bread will come out fairly clean when it is done, but because of the bananas this bread will remain moister than most. Do not overcook. Cool on a rack for 15 minutes before removing from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 283, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 205 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BANANA TEA BREAD



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Make and share this Banana Tea Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AllyRose

Categories     Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flour (sifted)
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
3 large bananas (ripe, mashed, approx 1 cup)
1/3 cup shortening (melted, or liquid oil)

Steps:

  • Sift flour, sugar, soda, and salt into large bowl.
  • Beat eggs into small bowl and stir in bananas and shortening (or oil).
  • Stir wet mixture into dry ingredients until its moistened completely.
  • Bake at 350F for 1 hour or until top is firm and pick comes out clean.
  • Makes 1 9X5 loaf pan or 2 smaller ones.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.9, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 42.3, Sodium 198.9, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 25.2, Protein 4.3

BANANA CHOCOLATE-CHIP TEA CAKE



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Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     dessert, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Vegetable oil for greasing pan
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 scant cup (2 medium) mashed very ripe bananas
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup butter milk
6 ounces (1 cup plus 3 tablespoons) semisweet chocolate morsels
1/2 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil a fluted 10-cup Bundt pan. Using an electric mixer, beat together butter and sugar until very soft, pale and fluffy. Beat in eggs one by one, then vanilla.
  • Add mashed bananas; batter may look speckled and grainy. Add flour, baking powder and baking soda. Add buttermilk, and mix until smooth. Fold in chocolate morsels.
  • Scrape batter into Bundt pan. Place pan on baking sheet in oven and bake until a tester inserted into cake comes out clean (except for melted chocolate), about 45 minutes.
  • Cool cake in pan for about 10 minutes, then unmold onto a serving plate. Allow to cool another 15 minutes, then dust with confectioners' sugar passed through a fine mesh sieve. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 363, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 80 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BANANA TEA BREAD



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From Hope Lodge. She says this is good. She brought her cookbook from home and I have been typing, typing, typing.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup shortening
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup ripe banana, mashed
1 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cream sugar and shortening together.
  • Add eggs then bananas.
  • Add dry ingredients.
  • Bake in a loaf pan for 1 hour at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2196.3, Fat 80.8, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 423, Sodium 3916.5, Carbohydrate 335.6, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 153, Protein 36.8

BANANA BREAD, NY TIMES NATURAL FOODS COOKBOOK CARRIE SHERIDAN



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I have posted a great banana tea bread recipe with a cake consistency... but this recipe has the gooeyness of the bananas and is just as good in a different way. Try BOTH... they are the most delicious banana breads you'll ever eat. Great toasted, too! Freezes well.

Provided by carrie sheridan

Categories     Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup kerry irish gold sweet butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup unsifted stoneground whole wheat flour
1/2 cup unsifted unbleached white flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 1/4 cups mashed ripe bananas (2 large or 3 small)
1/3 cup buttermilk or 1/3 cup yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until very light. Beat in the egg.
  • Sift together the whole wheat flour, white flour, baking soda and salt.
  • Combine the bananas and buttermilk, stirring just enough to combine well.
  • Alternately add dry ingredients and banana mixture to creamed butter/sugar/egg mixture.
  • Turn into an oiled 9 by 5 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake 50-60 minutes or until done.
  • White flour can be substituted for whole wheat flour - also try rice flour, oat flour, coconut flour [add extra liquid if using coconut flour in a 1 to 1 ratio].
  • Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and finish cooling on a rack.
  • Yields 1 loaf.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana tea bread will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make your tea bread tough.
  • Bake the tea bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the toothpick comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the tea bread needs to bake longer.
  • Let the tea bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the bread to hold its shape.
  • Store the tea bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the tea bread for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Banana tea bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or snack. With its moist texture, sweet banana flavor, and crunchy walnut topping, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try!

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