Banana Bread
This buttermilk banana bread is a family recipe, passed down through generations and cherished for its perfectly moist texture and rich banana flavor. This is the kind of quick bread recipe that fills the kitchen with warmth and comforting smells—one slice is never enough.
Servings: 8
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
- ¾ cup light brown sugar (160g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all purpose flour (240g)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3 ripe bananas mashed (approx 1½ cups)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉. Spray loaf pan with baking spray or rub with butter and flour. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl cream the butter.
- Add in the sugar and cream the sugar and butter together using medium speed. Will be light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs and buttermilk. Mix until combined.
- Mash bananas and add into the batter.
- In a separate bowl combine the dry ingredients: flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir to mix. Slowly add to the wet ingredients while mixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes covered with loosely with foil. Remove then continue baking for an additional 30 minutes or until fully cooked, top will be a golden brown. (foil helps to prevent too much browning)
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Nutrition
Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 455IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg