**Indulge in the Best Banana Bread Ever: A Culinary Journey to Banana Bread Perfection**
Embark on a delectable adventure as we unveil the secrets behind the best banana bread recipe, a culinary masterpiece that has tantalized taste buds for generations. This collection of recipes, handpicked for their exceptional flavor and texture, will guide you through a world of banana bread bliss. From classic to unique variations, each recipe is a testament to the versatility and irresistible charm of this beloved treat. Whether you prefer a moist and dense loaf, a fluffy and airy crumb, or a symphony of flavors infused with nuts, chocolate, or spices, this article has something for every banana bread enthusiast. Prepare to elevate your baking skills and create a loaf of banana bread that will leave your family and friends begging for more.
GOLD MEDAL FLOUR'S BEST-EVER BANANA BREAD
The recipe is not mine. It's from a bag of Gold Medal Flour, so if you don't care for it...that's o.k. It certainly has what it takes to make it a keeper for me, though. No muss. No fuss. It's light, moist, and makes two perfect 8 X 4 loaf pans. Takes about an hour to bake. P.S. It needs an added banana to really enhance the flavor, though.
Provided by Suzie
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 loaves, 32 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottoms only of 2 (8X4 inch) loaf pans.
- In large bowl, mix sugar and butter. Add eggs, bananas (increase recipe by one banana), buttermilk and vanilla; beat with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, salt and nuts (if using) just until moistened. Pour batter into pans.
- Bake for one hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool about 1 hour before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.3, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 19.4, Sodium 174.8, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 9.1, Protein 2.4
BEST EVER BANANA BREAD
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
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 loaf (16 pieces).
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
BEST EVER CLASSIC BANANA BREAD
Our recipe for Banana Bread is incredibly moist and delicious. Country Crock® Spread and ripe bananas make this banana bread naturally sweet and rich. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.
Provided by Country Crock®
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Country Crock®
Time 1h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brush 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with additional Country Crock® Spread; set aside.
- Combine mashed bananas, Country Crock® Spread, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla in large bowl with wooden spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients until blended. Spoon into prepared pan.
- Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes on wire rack; remove from pan and cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 169.7 mg, Sugar 17.7 g
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.
BEST EVER BANANA BREAD
This really is the best banana bread I have ever tasted. Very moist and it freezes well. I also bake this in 3 small loaf pans however you may need to shorten the baking time.
Provided by Rose
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes 100+ Banana Bread Recipes Banana Nut Bread Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray one 9x5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray coating.
- Blend together the eggs, buttermilk, oil and bananas.
- Sift together the sugar, flour, baking soda and salt. Add to banana mixture and stir in pecans. Mix well.
- Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 221.1 mg, Sugar 27.9 g
THE BEST BANANA BREAD
This is the most successful and versatile quick bread recipe I've found! You can also use chunky applesauce or a 15 ounce can of pumpkin for wonderful variations.
Provided by Libby
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes 100+ Banana Bread Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x5 inch pan.
- Cream margarine and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, then bananas. Add flour and soda, stirring just until combined.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 1 hour (or till toothpick comes out clean). Remove from pan and let cool, store in refrigerator or freeze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 24.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 175.4 mg, Sugar 16.2 g
BEST-EVER BANANA BREAD
This classic quick bread has been a favorite in our family. It bakes up with a nice top and tender insides (not gummy or heavy like some I've tried). The key ingredients are the buttermilk and the banana extract.
Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado
Categories Quick Breads
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
- Transfer to prepared pan.
- Bake until top is golden brown and splits slightly, about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- Slices well.
- Do not double recipe.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.4, Fat 33.1, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 71, Sodium 441.8, Carbohydrate 73.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 39.5, Protein 9.7
OUR FAVORITE BANANA BREAD
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
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 (HONESTLY!)
This was posted by nlb in epicurious. It is from Necessities & Temptations from the Junior League of Austin. I have never, EVER, had a banana bread this good.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cream butter and sugar; mash bananas, beat 2 eggs and add to the bananas with vanilla and buttermilk; mix well and add to creamed butter and sugar; sift together flour, soda and salt; add to banana mixture, beat well; pour into 2 greased and floured 9x5x3-inch loaf pans; bake 45 to 50 minutes (I find this bread needs over an hour) or until bread pulls away from sides of pan; add topping.
- To prepare Topping: Melt butter in saucepan; add sugar and milk; cook until syrupy (like honey); remove from heat and add chopped pecans; pour over bread spreading to all the corners and place under broiler until bubbly and brown.
- Watch closely (this takes around 1 minute- maybe even less!).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3107.8, Fat 173.7, SaturatedFat 86.3, Cholesterol 526, Sodium 3360.8, Carbohydrate 377.7, Fiber 14.7, Sugar 250, Protein 29.9
Tips:
- Use overripe bananas for optimal sweetness and texture.
- Mash bananas thoroughly to prevent large chunks in the bread.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for a richer flavor and texture.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually add flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Stir in nuts and chocolate chips, if desired.
- Bake in a preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
This classic banana bread recipe yields a moist, flavorful, and aromatic loaf that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe is accessible to bakers of all skill levels. Whether you enjoy it plain, toasted, or topped with butter, cream cheese, or your favorite spread, this banana bread is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
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