Indulge in the delectable aroma of freshly baked banana bread, a classic treat that combines the goodness of ripe bananas with a symphony of warm spices and a tender crumb. This versatile bread is an ideal companion for cozy breakfasts, delightful brunches, or sweet afternoon snacks. With its moist texture and irresistible flavor, banana bread promises a satisfying culinary experience that will leave you craving more. Explore our collection of easy-to-follow banana bread recipes, each offering unique variations to tantalize your taste buds. From the classic recipe that showcases the pure essence of banana bread to the decadent chocolate chip banana bread that adds a touch of indulgence, our recipes cater to every palate. Discover the secrets to creating perfectly moist and flavorful banana bread in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
BANANA BREAD - QUICK BREAD FOR MACHINES
A quick banana bread for the bread machine. Use the DOUGH setting for mixing, then BAKE with the control set to light.
Provided by Dee
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine.
- Select the Dough setting, and press Start. Mix the bread for 3 to 5 minutes until the bananas are mashed and all ingredients are thoroughly combined. If necessary, use a rubber spatula to push the dough from the sides of the bread pan. When 3 to 5 minutes have passed on the clock display, press Stop. Do not continue mixing. Smooth out the top of the loaf with the rubber spatula.
- Select the Bake setting, and press Start. The Bake cycle time may vary with machines, but should be about 50 minutes. To test the bread for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center top. Remove the toothpick. If the bread is done, the toothpick will come out clean. If there is batter on the toothpick, reset the machine on Bake and continue to bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Test again with the toothpick to ensure the bread is completely baked. Remove the pan from the machine, but allow the bread to remain in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove the bread to cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 126.4 mg, Sugar 18 g
BREAD MACHINE - BANANA BREAD RECIPE (CLASSIC VERSION)
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
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
BANANA BREAD RECIPE FOR THE BREAD MACHINE
If your bread machine has a cake or quick bread function, you'll love this recipe. The banana bread is moist and delicious. It's also really easy to make because your bread machine does all the stirring and baking.
Provided by Marsha Perry
Categories Bread Machine Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Use the cake or quick bread cycle of your bread machine.
- This recipe is for a two-pound machine.
- I used the cake cycle and medium crust settings on my Zojirushi. Follow the instructions that came with your bread machine in terms of which ingredients to put in the machine first.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 185 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be. Look for bananas with plenty of brown spots on the skin.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your banana bread tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
- Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing: This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.
- Store the banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature: Banana bread will stay fresh for up to 3 days at room temperature.
- Freeze the banana bread for longer storage: Banana bread can be frozen for up to 3 months. Wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap before freezing.
Conclusion:
Banana bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients and a bread machine, you can have fresh, homemade banana bread in no time. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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