Banana Banana Bread
About this recipe
Banana Banana Bread is a classic recipe that truly highlights the flavor of ripe bananas. This version, shared by Allrecipes, is known for its moist texture and rich banana taste, making it a favorite among many home bakers.
With a straightforward method and simple ingredients, this banana bread is perfect for using up overripe bananas. Plus, it’s delicious toasted, adding a warm, crispy touch to the soft loaf.
Ingredient notes
- Use 4 to 5 overripe bananas to yield 2 and a third cups of mashed banana.
Tips from Allrecipes’s video
- Be careful not to overwork the flour when mixing in the banana mixture; just blend until moistened for the best texture.
- For greasing the loaf pan, you can use either softened butter or vegetable oil spray.
Good to know
- What is the total time required to make Banana Banana Bread?
- The total time required to make Banana Banana Bread is 75 minutes.
- What size loaf pan should I use for this recipe?
- You should use a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan for this recipe.
- How many bananas do I need to make 2 and a third cups of mashed bananas?
- You need about 4 to 5 over ripe bananas to make 2 and a third cups of mashed bananas.
- What is the key technique to avoid when mixing the batter?
- You should blend the banana mixture into the flour mixture until just moistened, being careful not to overwork the flour.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Allrecipes: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 2
Lightly grease a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan with softened butter or vegetable oil spray.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the all purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- 4
In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar.
- 5
Beat the eggs and add them to the butter and sugar mixture.
- 6
Mash the over ripe bananas until you have 2 and a third cups of banana.
- 7
Blend the banana mixture into the flour mixture until just moistened, being careful not to overwork the flour.
- 8
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- 9
Place the filled pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 10
Let the bread cool in the pan for ten minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of mashed bananas is inferred based on the instruction to use 4 to 5 bananas to achieve 2 and a third cups.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Allrecipes’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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