Best 6 The Best Banana Bread No Kidding Recipes

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**Aromatic Banana Bread: A Culinary Symphony of Sweetness, Comfort, and Nostalgia**

Indulge in the timeless classic of banana bread, a culinary masterpiece that evokes nostalgia, comfort, and pure delight. This humble loaf, a symphony of flavors and textures, is a delightful treat that holds a special place in our hearts. With its moist, tender crumb, caramelized crust, and irresistible banana aroma, banana bread is a universal favorite, enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or a variation infused with unique flavors, our curated collection of banana bread recipes promises to satisfy your cravings. From the traditional to the innovative, each recipe is a testament to the versatility of this beloved baked goodie. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delectable journey into the world of banana bread bliss.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MY FAVORITE BANANA BREAD



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With its super-moist texture, buttery banana and brown sugar flavors, and incredibly soft crumb, this is the best ever banana bread recipe. You'll need 4 ripe bananas to begin.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Bread

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick or 115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/3 cup (80g) plain yogurt or sour cream, at room temperature (I use Greek yogurt)
2 cups (460g) mashed bananas (about 4 large ripe bananas)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
optional: 3/4 cup (100g) chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • Adjust the oven rack to the lower third position and preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or coat with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together in a large bowl.
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter and brown sugar together on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. On medium speed, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the yogurt, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract on medium speed until combined. With the mixer running on low speed, slowly beat the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until no flour pockets remain. Do not overmix. Fold in the nuts, if using.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 60-65 minutes. Loosely cover the bread with aluminum foil after 30 minutes to help prevent the top and sides from getting too brown. A toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf will come out clean when the bread is done. Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack.
  • Cover and store banana bread at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Banana bread tastes best on day 2 after the flavors have settled together. See post above for freezing instructions.

THE BEST BANANA BREAD



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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

½ cup margarine, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ cups mashed banana
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda

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

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.

THE BEST BANANA BREAD (NO KIDDING!)



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When my grandmother died about thirty years ago she left behind a yellowed, brittle, spotted and splotched card with a handwritten recipe for The Best Banana Bread in the World. I have literally grown up on this stuff, and verily, verily say unto you--it is wonderful. Comfort food in the extreme, it's good hot, it's good cold, and it's especially good two days old! Age only increases its moistness, and the top gets all glossy and mmmm.... Impossible to describe. So, do you want to make it now? I'll spare you the trouble of deciphering my grandmother's outdated methods, and transcribe it myself. Here it is, what you've been waiting for all your life:

Provided by Larklearningtopray

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf, 2-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 bananas (The riper the better, I usually freeze our bananas when they start to brown, then once a few have ac)
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour (I love this with whole wheat. White is OK, but is more cake-ey and less bread-ey.)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Thoroughly mash bananas. (If they've been frozen, just zap them in the microwave; they will look absolutely disgusting but it's worth it.)
  • Combine dry ingredients in one bowl, mix well with a wire whisk (or sifter, if your heart so desires).
  • Whisk the eggs lightly in a separate bowl, add oil and vanilla, then when the oven is finished preheating add the wet to the dry.
  • Pour into a loaf pan that has been generously greased with vegetable shortening.
  • Bake for 60 minutes (it can take 15-20 minutes longer than this) or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the middle comes out clean. You don't want your bread to be too dry (it's supposed to be lovely and moist), so try to get it out just when the tester comes out clean, don't leave it in the oven too long after that.

RICH AND DELICIOUS BANANA BREAD



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This is an old family recipe that is requested frequently by the children. It's simple to make, rich and delicious.

Provided by dstonegove

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 ripe bananas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar. Sift in the flour, baking soda and salt. Blend in the mashed bananas. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted into center of loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 359.1 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

JANET'S RICH BANANA BREAD



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This is the moistest banana bread that I have ever tasted. It's also very easy to make!

Provided by vjonsson

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     100+ Banana Bread Recipes     Banana Nut Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter, melted
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup sour cream
½ cup chopped walnuts
2 medium bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla, mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt, stir into the butter mixture until smooth. Finally, fold in the sour cream, walnuts and bananas. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 44.4 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 218.9 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender loaf of bread.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Stir in the dry ingredients gradually, until just combined: Overmixing the batter will result in a tough, dense loaf of bread.
  • Bake the banana bread in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that the bread bakes evenly.
  • Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing and serving: This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

This banana bread recipe is a classic for a reason. It's easy to make, moist and flavorful, and it's always a hit with family and friends. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast bread or a sweet treat to enjoy after dinner, this banana bread recipe is sure to satisfy.

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