Best 7 Dads Famous Banana Bread Recipes

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Welcome to a delightful culinary journey where we celebrate the beloved classic, Dad's Famous Banana Bread. Savor the aroma of perfectly ripe bananas, embraced by a symphony of warm spices and a hint of nuts. Indulge in three irresistible variations of this timeless treat, each offering a unique twist to tantalize your taste buds.

Our first recipe captures the essence of tradition, a classic banana bread that evokes nostalgic memories with every bite. Simple yet satisfying, it's a comforting classic that never fails to please.

For those seeking a touch of decadence, the Chocolate Chip Banana Bread elevates this classic to new heights. Imagine the irresistible combination of soft, moist banana bread studded with pockets of rich chocolate chips, creating a delightful harmony of flavors.

Lastly, our Gluten-Free Banana Bread caters to those with dietary restrictions, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this beloved treat. This version uses alternative flours to create a light and fluffy loaf that's equally delicious and satisfying, without compromising on taste or texture.

All recipes are easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the baking process. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a delightful baking adventure with Dad's Famous Banana Bread.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

DAD'S BANANA NUT BREAD



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My dad made this bread for years to the delight to our family. Pair it with a dish of fruit and a cup of coffee for breakfast. Yum! The flax seed meal gives a great texture without altering the flavor.

Provided by tjmallick

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 very ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup self-rising flour
¼ cup flax seed meal
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan, or line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the bananas.
  • Mix in the self-rising flour and flax seed meal until just incorporated; fold in the walnuts.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes for muffins, or 1 hour for a loaf. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 149.6 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

BREAD MACHINE - BANANA BREAD RECIPE (CLASSIC VERSION)



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This bread machine banana bread recipe helps you to easily create a delicious banana bread... just like Grandma's! Also since you are using a bread machine, you will be doing a ton less work than Grandma did when she made her banana bread. Visit BreadDad.com for more great banana bread recipes (oven-baked & bread machine versions).

Provided by Bread Dad

Categories     Breakfast     Dessert     Snack

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter ((softened))
2 Eggs ((lightly beaten))
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
3 Bananas ((ripe & medium-sized bananas) - 3 medium bananas equal roughly 1 cup of mashed bananas.)
1 Cup Light Brown Sugar ((packed cup))
2 Cups Flour ((all-purpose))
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder ((aluminum free))
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 Cup Chopped Walnuts or MINI Chocolate Chips ((optional))

Steps:

  • Prep Time - 10 minutes
  • Baking Time - 1:40 hours
  • Bread Machine Settings - Sweet Quick Bread, Light Color, 2 lb
  • Beat the eggs.
  • Mash bananas with a fork.
  • Soften the butter in microwave.
  • Add the eggs, butter & bananas into the bread pan and then add the other ingredients. Try to follow order of the ingredients listed above so that liquid ingredients are placed in the bread pan first and the dry ingredients second. Be aware that the bread pan should be removed from the bread machine before you start to add any ingredients. This helps to avoid spilling any material inside the bread machine. The bread machine should always be unplugged when removing the bread pan.
  • Put the bread pan (with all of the ingredients) back into the bread machine, close the bread machine lid and then plug in the bread machine.
  • Enter the bread machine settings (Sweet Quick Bread, Light Color) and press the start button. FYI - Before making this recipe, please read the tips section below for more information regarding the sweet quick bread setting used to make banana breads. The setting may be called "quick bread", "quick bread/cake", "cake", etc. However, some manufacturers use the "quick bread" setting are for rapid sandwich-type breads that use yeast (and not for quick breads such as banana bread that use baking powder/soda). Therefore, this setting can be very confusing... but the tips section below will help you to find the right setting to use on your machine. You need to enter the correct banana bread setting used by your SPECIFIC bread machine model or the banana bread could be under or overcooked.
  • Optional - If you want to add chopped walnuts or mini chocolate chips to enhance this basic banana bread recipe, please add them after the first bread machine mixing cycle and before the second mixing (final mixing).
  • When the bread machine has finished baking the bread, unplug the bread machine, remove the bread pan and place it on a wooden cutting board. Use oven mitts when removing the bread pan because it will be very hot!
  • Optional - Use a long wooden skewer to test if the banana bread is completely cooked. Wear oven mitts as the bread pan will be hot. See the tips section for more details on this classic "toothpick" test.
  • After removing the bread pan from the bread machine, you should let the banana bread stay within the warm bread pan on a wooden cutting board for 10 minutes (as this finishes the baking process) before you remove the banana bread from the bread pan. Wear oven mitts.
  • After 10 the minute "cooldown", you should remove the banana bread from the bread pan and place the banana bread on a wire cooling rack to finish cooling. Use oven mitts when removing the bread.
  • Don't forget to remove the mixing paddle if it is stuck in the bread. Use oven mitts as the mixing paddle could be hot.
  • You should allow the banana bread to completely cool before cutting. This can take up to 2 hours. Otherwise, the banana bread will break (crumble) more easily when cut.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Slice, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 241 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 22 g, Calories 250 kcal

FLOUR'S FAMOUS BANANA BREAD



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Bake Flour's Famous Banana Bread recipe from Food Network just like the Boston bakery, and enjoy a walnut-studded loaf that reinvigorates overripe bananas.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil
3 1/2 bananas, very ripe, mashed
2 tablespoons creme fraiche or sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom of a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Beat sugar and eggs with a whisk until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Drizzle in oil. Add mashed bananas, creme fraiche, and vanilla. Fold in dry ingredients and nuts. Pour into a lined loaf pan and bake for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

DAD'S FAMOUS BANANA BREAD



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By far one of the best banana breads I have ever had! Simple but well worth it! My dad will always make at least once a month. I've made a few changes from my dad's recipe by adding chocolate chips and some chopped nuts. This makes the banana bread even better, still great without those two items though. With any banana bread, make sure your bananas are over ripe or really bruised...this makes for the best bread. So the next time your bananas go bad, make some banana bread or freeze them for later. =)

Provided by mn7twins

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup shortening (I use regular vegetable oil) or 1/2 cup oil (I use regular vegetable oil)
2 eggs
4 bananas
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional but recommended, I like to use walnuts) (optional)
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional but recommended) (optional)
cooking spray or oil, to coat pan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix flour, sugar, and soda together.
  • Beat in Oil, eggs, and bananas.
  • Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
  • Put in greased bread pan. Should be 3/4 of the way full.
  • Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees. (the top of the bread will crack -- but it is not done yet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 789, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 352.1, Carbohydrate 124.8, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 64.8, Protein 10.9

THE BEST BANANA BREAD



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We have a lot of requirements when it comes to banana bread and we finally created a recipe that ticks all the boxes. It's moist, tender, a little tangy and perfectly sweet-all around our favorite one. The best part is that it's even better the next day (if it lasts that long). Try toasting the bread and slathering with a little salted butter. We're pretty sure you'll never need another banana bread recipe.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup melted unsalted butter or vegetable oil, plus more for greasing pan
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Fine salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup buttermilk, sour cream or yogurt
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 soft, very ripe, darkly speckled medium bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter one 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
  • Whisk together the flour, pecans, granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt and nutmeg in a large bowl. Whisk together the eggs, melted butter, buttermilk, brown sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl; stir in the mashed bananas. Fold the banana mixture into the flour mixture until just combined (it's OK if there are some lumps).
  • Pour the batter into the buttered pan and lightly tap the pan on the counter to evenly distribute the batter. Bake until browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out completely clean, about 1 hour. Let the bread cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.

OUR FAVORITE BANANA BREAD



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The Epicurious test kitchen baked up the most popular versions of banana bread on our site to discover what we like (or didn't like) about each one. Then we made our ultimate version: a sweet, nutty, and supremely moist loaf that is everything we could ever want in this classic quick bread.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Bread     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Banana     Walnut     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Frankenrecipe     Breakfast     Brunch     Small Plates

Yield Makes one 9x5" loaf

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for pan
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
4 medium very ripe bananas (about 13 ounces), peeled and mashed
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
Special equipment:
A 9x5" loaf pan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5" loaf pan with butter and dust with flour, tapping out any excess.
  • Combine banana, sour cream, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat butter and brown sugar on medium speed in another large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 1/2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time and beat on medium speed until fully combined, about 1 minute each. Add banana mixture and beat until just combined, about 30 seconds. Add dry ingredients in 2 batches, beating on low after each addition and scraping down sides of bowl if necessary, until fully incorporated, about 20 seconds per batch. Fold in walnuts. Transfer batter to prepared pan and smooth top with a spatula.
  • Bake, rotating halfway through, until batter is set, top is dark golden brown and starting to crack, sides are starting to pull away from pan, and a tester inserted into center of bread comes out clean, 60-65 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack at least 15 minutes. Run a butter knife around perimeter of pan to loosen loaf, then tap pan gently on its side until loaf releases. Transfer to a cutting board or plate and let cool completely before slicing.

BEST EVER BANANA BREAD



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Whenever I pass a display of bananas in the grocery store, I can almost smell the wonderful aroma of my best banana bread recipe. It really is amazingly good! -Gert Kaiser, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 loaf (16 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (1 cup)
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, bananas, oil, buttermilk and vanilla; add to flour mixture, stirring just until combined. Fold in nuts. , Pour into a greased or parchment-lined 9x5-in. loaf pan. If desired, sprinkle with additional walnuts. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Cool in pan for 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the banana bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a loaf pan that is at least 9x5 inches. A smaller pan will make the banana bread too thick and dense.
  • Bake the banana bread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50-60 minutes. If a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, the banana bread is done.
  • Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the bread to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Dad's Famous Banana Bread is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful texture and sweet banana flavor, this banana bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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