Banana Bread
This recipe for banana bread is a classic. It's delicious and the perfect way to use up overripe bananas. This recipe makes two loaves because - let's be honest - when is one loaf enough?
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Servings: 20 slices
Calories: 188kcal
Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar divided
- 3 eggs
- 4 bananas
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar and 3/4 cupof brown sugar on high until lightened in color and texture and started to come back together again.12 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup brown sugar
- Add baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix until thoroughly combined. Add flour and blend until integrated. In a separate small bowl, lightly beat eggs, then slowly add them to the other mixture. Add bananas to the mixture, and mix again.3 eggs, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 cups flour, 4 bananas
- Grease two loaf pans. Split the batter between the two loaf pans and sprinkle the remaining 3/4 cup of brown sugar atop the loaves before placing in the oven.
- Bake at 350 degrees for an hour, making sure to check the centers with a toothpick before taking them out. Let cool for five minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack and let cool completely.
Notes
- Use the banana bread slices for an over-the-top French toast. Or grill them lightly and top with ice cream and fresh fruit for a fantastic and easy dessert.
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 163mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g
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