**Indulge in the Sweetness of Banana Bread with Two Delightful Recipes**
Welcome to the realm of delectable delights, where the aroma of freshly baked banana bread fills the air. Embark on a culinary journey as we present two exceptional banana bread recipes that cater to every taste preference. Whether you crave a classic rendition or an indulgent chocolatey twist, these recipes will gratify your sweet tooth and leave you yearning for more.
Our first recipe showcases the quintessential banana bread experience, highlighting the perfect balance of moistness, sweetness, and texture. With simple, wholesome ingredients and a touch of nostalgia, this classic recipe promises a comforting and heartwarming treat.
For those who seek a decadent indulgence, our second recipe elevates the banana bread experience with rich chocolate. This irresistible variation incorporates cocoa powder and chocolate chips, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The result is a moist, fudgy, and utterly satisfying chocolate banana bread that will leave you craving every bite.
DAUGHTER'S BANANA BREAD
This is my daughter's recipe. She makes the best Banana Bread that I have ever had. It is so moist and it has wonderful banana flavor because she uses bananas that are almost gone by--never uses normal ones. That is why her bread is so good. Also, all her ingredients are at room temperature before she mixes it.
Provided by Mimi in Maine
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature.
- Whisk together the flour, salt, soda, and powder; set aside.
- In a large bowl beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes the butter, and sugar.
- Beat in the flour mixture till blended and is the consistency of brown sugar.
- Gradually beat in the eggs.
- Fold in the bananas and nuts till combined.
- Put into a greased and floured bread pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until bread tests done.
- Cool pan on rack for 5-10 minutes.
- Take out and cool on rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2329.4, Fat 111.6, SaturatedFat 46, Cholesterol 585.8, Sodium 3046.4, Carbohydrate 303.9, Fiber 12.3, Sugar 154.4, Protein 41
BANANA BREAD RECIPE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray with nonstick cooking spray or grease and flour the bottom and sides of an 8½ x 4½ inch loaf pan. (Can also butter pan and sprinkle with sugar or a combination of sugar and cinnamon.) Set aside.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
- Mash bananas in a large bowl using a potato masher, fork, or a mixer. There can be some small chunks remaining, it doesn't have to be completely smooth.
- Whisk in sugar, eggs, melted butter, sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Add flour mixture and stir in gently just until combined. Transfer to the prepared loaf pan and use the spatula to smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If bread starts to get too brown on top, tent with foil for the last 10 minutes.
- Let bread cool on cooling rack in loaf pan for 15 to 20 minutes. Invert the loaf pan and carefully remove banana bread. Let bread continue to cool on the rack for another hour or more. Slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 207 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BANANA BREAD
This classic Banana Bread recipe has appeared in almost every edition of the Betty Crocker Cookbook that's ever been printed, and it's no surprise! It's a favorite of hundreds upon hundreds of home cooks for the Banana Bread recipe's speedy 15-minute prep time and its delicious results. This Banana Bread is sure to become a staple in your home if it's not already.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 2h30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Move oven rack to low position so that tops of pans will be in center of oven. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms only of 2 loaf pans, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 inches, or 1 loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches.
- Mix sugar and butter in large bowl. Stir in eggs until well blended. Add bananas, buttermilk and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt just until moistened. Stir in nuts. Pour into pans.
- Bake 8-inch loaves about 1 hour, 9-inch loaf about 1 1/4 hours, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans and place top side up on wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 95 mg
THE BEST BANANA BREAD
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
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.
KID-APPROVED BANANA BREAD
This bread is moist and delicious, relatively low in fat, and constantly requested by my four kids for snacks or their school lunches. They even avoid eating all the bananas so there are enough left to ripen to black for banana bread! Freezes well too. Just cool fully and place in an airtight bag or container.
Provided by Teresa Ejinaka
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes Banana Bread Chocolate Banana Bread Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
- Beat brown sugar and butter together using an electric mixer in a mixing bowl until creamy. Add egg and beat on medium-high speed until mixture is light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Mash bananas using a fork and add to mixture, beating just until mixture is fairly smooth (some lumps are okay).
- Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Blend into banana mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let cool 5 minutes; turn pan over to release loaf and let cool further on a wire rack. Tastes best warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 291 mg, Sugar 20.8 g
BANANA BANANA BREAD
Why compromise the banana flavor? This banana bread is moist and delicious with loads of banana flavor! Friends and family love my recipe and say it's by far the best! It's wonderful toasted!! Enjoy!
Provided by Shelley Albeluhn
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes Banana Bread
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. Stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 222.9 mg, Sugar 14.3 g
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
- Mash the bananas well: Make sure to mash the bananas until they are completely smooth. This will help to create a moist and tender loaf of bread.
- Use a combination of sugars: Using a combination of granulated sugar and brown sugar will give your banana bread a more complex flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your banana bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the banana bread at the right temperature: The ideal temperature for baking banana bread is 350°F (175°C). Baking at a higher temperature will cause the bread to brown too quickly and the inside may not be cooked through.
- Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing: This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Banana bread is a delicious and versatile quick bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. It is also a great way to use up ripe bananas. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a banana bread recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, give one of these recipes a try.
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