Best 2 Banana Crunch Bread Recipes

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Banana crunch bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful banana bread base and crunchy topping, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast option, a sweet snack, or a dessert to serve at your next party, banana crunch bread is the perfect choice.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CINNAMON CRUNCH BANANA BREAD



Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread image

This easy cake - no mixer required - is a popular staple at Bakesale Betty in Oakland, Calif. Pie, cake, cookies and a legendary fried chicken sandwich are the only things on the menu, but locals start lining up long before opening time. They're that good. Betty herself, the baker Alison Barkat, adds a cinnamon-sugar topping and honey to the classic banana bread formula for a deeply caramelized, moist result.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     breakfast, snack, breads, quick breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 (9-by-5-inch) loaf

Number Of Ingredients 14

Unsalted butter, for greasing
1 1/2 cups/190 grams all-purpose flour
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup/120 milliliters vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/4 cup/60 milliliters honey
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (from 2 to 3 medium bananas)
1/4 cup/60 milliliters warm water
1/4 cup/55 grams brown sugar, preferably light brown or Demerara sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment or wax paper, leaving enough paper hanging over the sides to lift the cake out after baking. (This will prevent the topping from breaking when removing the bread from the pan.)
  • Prepare the batter: In a medium bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, using a sturdy whisk, beat together oil, eggs and honey until smooth. Stir in bananas and warm water. Add dry ingredients to egg-oil mixture and stir to blend. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, granulated sugar and cinnamon, using your fingers to break up any lumps. Sprinkle evenly over batter.
  • Bake until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour, checking after 50 minutes. If topping shows signs of burning, reduce heat to 325 degrees.
  • Remove to a rack and let cool in pan for 30 minutes. Use the edges of the paper to lift the cake up and out. Place on a rack (leave the paper on) and let cool before slicing and serving.

BANANA CRUNCH BREAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Banana Crunch Bread Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by msippigrl

Number Of Ingredients 16

CRUMB TOPPING:
1 cup sugar
1 extra-large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 stick
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 medium bananas, mashed, 1 cup
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, optional (I used 1/4 tsp)
1/2 cup confectioners powdered sugar
1/2 cup all purpose flour
Dash of salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, 1/2 stick

Steps:

  • Spray or grease the bottom of a standard loaf pan (mine was 1 1/2 qts. capacity). Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl and using a mixer, beat together the sugar, egg, and vanilla until well combined. Beat in the butter until smooth; beat in the buttermilk and mashed bananas. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon, if using. Using a rubber spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture just until incorporated. Do not overmix. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. In a small mixing bowl, combine the crumb topping ingredients together using a large fork or the bottom of a wire whisk until mixture resembles peas. Sprinkle the crumbles over the top of the batter. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until center tests done with a toothpick. Cool in pan for about 15 minutes on a wire rack then run a thin knife around the edges to loosen and remove to the rack to cool completely. Sift confectioners sugar over the top then cut into slices.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for a sweeter and more flavorful bread.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy to incorporate air and create a tender crumb.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Fold in the dry ingredients gradually to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the bread.
  • Gently stir in the chopped walnuts and banana chips to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
  • Bake the bread in a preheated oven to ensure even baking.
  • Check the bread for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the bread is done.
  • Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Banana crunch bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. With its moist and tender crumb, sweet banana flavor, and crunchy walnuts, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try!

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