COOK'S ILLUSTRATED BANANA BREAD
Steps:
- 1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350. Spray 8.5 X 4.5 loaf pan with nonstick spray. Whisk flour, baking soda and salt together in large bowl. 2. Place 5 bananas in microwave safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap and cut several steam vents in plastic with paring knife. Microwave on high until bananas are soft and have released liquid, about 5 minutes. Transfer bananas to fine mesh strainer placed over medium bowl and allow to drain, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. 3. Transfer liquid to medium saucepan and cook over medium high heat until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat, stir reduced liquid into bananas and mash with potato masher until fairly smooth. Whisk in butter, eggs, brown sugar and vanilla. 4. Pour banana mixture into flour mixture and stir until just combined with some streaks of flour remaining. Gently fold in walnuts, if using. Scrape batter into prepared pan. Slice remaining banana diagonally into 1/4" thick slices. Shingle banana slice on top of either side of loaf, leaving 1 1/2" space down center. Sprinkle sugar over loaf. 5. Bake until toothpick in center of loaf comes out clean, 55-75 minutes. Cool bread in pan on wire rack 15 minutes. Remove from pan and continue to cool on wire rack.
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Allie Byers
a@hotmail.frI added a few chocolate chips to the batter and they made the banana bread even more delicious.
BABO HOSSEN
babo-h@yahoo.comThis banana bread is so easy to make and it always turns out great. I love that it's not too sweet.
Surya Dhami
dsurya@gmail.comI've made this banana bread several times and it's always a success. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you have overripe bananas.
Malik Williams
williams.m58@hotmail.frI followed the recipe exactly and the banana bread turned out perfectly. It's the best banana bread I've ever had.
Intezar Hussain
h-i@hotmail.comI made this banana bread for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Adi Mughal
adi_m@hotmail.comThis banana bread is perfect for breakfast or a snack. It's also a great way to use up overripe bananas.
kachi maitechukwu
m@gmail.comI love that this recipe uses sour cream. It makes the banana bread so moist and tender.
fgigg dong
d-fgigg28@yahoo.comThis is the best banana bread recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Godfrey Kavuma
kavuma_godfrey95@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of banana bread, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful.
Kaitlyn Tysinger
t85@hotmail.comI added a few chocolate chips to the batter and they made the banana bread even more delicious.
Yasamin Ali
y-a@hotmail.comThis banana bread is so easy to make and it always turns out great. I love that it's not too sweet.
Emmanuella Lucky ogochukwu
emmanuella_l@gmail.comI've made this banana bread several times and it's always a success. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you have overripe bananas.
Oli M-C
o_m@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the banana bread turned out perfectly. It's the best banana bread I've ever had.
Mrs zeeshan
mzeeshan@yahoo.comI made this banana bread for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Chinonso Kizito
k.chinonso25@hotmail.frThis banana bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. It's also a great way to use up overripe bananas.
benjamin chanda
c_b3@yahoo.comI love that this recipe uses buttermilk and sour cream. It makes the banana bread so moist and delicious.
Rana Ubaid (Jani king)
rana_u15@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The banana bread is moist, flavorful, and has a wonderful crumb.
Nyamah Mulbah
n-mulbah13@gmail.comI've tried many banana bread recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.
Kobir Princs
p-kobir@yahoo.comThis banana bread is incredibly moist and flavorful! The addition of buttermilk and sour cream makes it extra rich and tender.