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Old Fashioned Banana Bread Like Your Grandmother Made Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Old Fashioned Banana Bread recipe is a classic treat reminiscent of homemade baking from your grandmother’s kitchen. Moist, flavorful, and easy to prepare, it combines ripe bananas, warm spices, and a tender crumb perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan to ensure the bread doesn’t stick and bakes evenly.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a mixer or by hand until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender crumb.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to fully incorporate them, followed by stirring in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
  4. Mix in bananas and milk: Add the mashed bananas and whole milk to the bowl, mixing until all ingredients are well combined, which adds moisture and richness to the batter.
  5. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon to distribute the leavening agent and seasoning evenly.
  6. Fold dry ingredients into wet: Gently fold the dry mixture into the banana mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing which can make the bread tough.
  7. Add nuts (optional): If using, fold in chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture and flavor.
  8. Pour and smooth batter: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
  9. Bake the bread: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully cooked.
  10. Cool and serve: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice it into 12 even pieces and enjoy your nostalgic homemade treat!

Notes

  • For extra moisture, use very ripe bananas with brown spots.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and tender.
  • You can substitute milk with buttermilk for a tangier flavor.
  • Optional cinnamon and nuts add depth but can be omitted for a plain version.
  • Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/old-fashioned-banana-bread-like-your-grandmother-made-recipe-2/