Best 4 Gold Medal Flours Best Ever Banana Bread Recipes

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Craving a sweet and comforting treat? Look no further than the classic banana bread, elevated with the exceptional quality of Gold Medal Flours. This article presents the ultimate guide to crafting the perfect Gold Medal Flours Best Ever Banana Bread. We delve into the secrets of selecting the ripest bananas, mastering the ideal batter consistency, and achieving a moist, tender crumb that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this comprehensive guide will empower you to create a banana bread masterpiece that will earn you gold medals in the hearts of your loved ones.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

GOLD MEDAL FLOUR'S BEST-EVER BANANA BREAD



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The recipe is not mine. It's from a bag of Gold Medal Flour, so if you don't care for it...that's o.k. It certainly has what it takes to make it a keeper for me, though. No muss. No fuss. It's light, moist, and makes two perfect 8 X 4 loaf pans. Takes about an hour to bake. P.S. It needs an added banana to really enhance the flavor, though.

Provided by Suzie

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves, 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas (3-4 medium)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottoms only of 2 (8X4 inch) loaf pans.
  • In large bowl, mix sugar and butter. Add eggs, bananas (increase recipe by one banana), buttermilk and vanilla; beat with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  • Stir in flour, baking soda, salt and nuts (if using) just until moistened. Pour batter into pans.
  • Bake for one hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool about 1 hour before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.3, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 19.4, Sodium 174.8, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 9.1, Protein 2.4

GOLD MEDAL FLOUR'S BEST-EVER BANANA BREAD RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by á-470

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas (3-4 medium)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat an oven to 350 degrees F. Grease bottoms of two 8 x 4 inches loaf pans. In large bowl, mix sugar and butter. Add eggs, bananas (increase recipe by one banana), buttermilk and vanilla; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt and nuts (if using) until the mixture becomes moistened. Distribute the batter evenly into the two pans. Bake for one hour or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans to cooling rack. Let the bread cool for about an hour before slicing.

GOLD MEDAL FLOUR BANANA BREAD



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75 minutes (1-1/4 hr.)

Provided by kimpulliami4o1

Categories     Bread

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups Sugar
1/2 cup Butter (softened) or margarine
2 Eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed (black) very ripened bananas 3-4 Medium
1/2 cup Buttermilk
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
2 1/2 cup Flour
1 teaspoon Baking soda
1 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Chopped Nuts if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 deg. F,; Grease bottoms only of 2 (8x4-inch) loaf pans or 1 (9x5-inch) loaf pan. 2. In large bowl, mix sugar& butter. Add eggs, bananas, buttermilk & vanilla; beat with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt & nuts just until moistened. Pour batter in pans. 3. Bake 8-inch loaves 1 hour, 9-inch loaf 1 1/4 hours, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool about 1 hour before slicing. 2 loaves (16 slices each) High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Increase flour to 2 3/4 cups. In step 1, heat oven to 375 F. In step 2, add 1/4 cup water with buttermilk. Bake 8-inch loaves about 1 hr. 5 mins., 9-inch loaf about 1 hour 30 minutes. ******************* Sugar Glaze* Optional 3/4 Cup Confectioners Sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 3-4 tablespoons milk Squirts of lemon (optional) or Squirts of Eaglebrand milk Add milk & vanilla slowly & gradually to the sugar, & and stir / whisk slowly. When you achieve the thickness you want stop! Add walnuts on top of bread, then (Pour zigzag using a spoon) glaze top of Banana Bread. Let cool & set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 35.130864341253 g, Carbohydrate 41.6856856674201 g, Cholesterol 74.677500021253 mg, Fiber 1.24276666666667 g, Protein 5.27363200059821 g, SaturatedFat 18.6900653383475 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (141g), Sodium 7213.82425345662 mg, Sugar 40.4429190007534 g, TransFat 2.30308503388515 g

BANANA BREAD



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This classic Banana Bread recipe has appeared in almost every edition of the Betty Crocker Cookbook that's ever been printed, and it's no surprise! It's a favorite of hundreds upon hundreds of home cooks for the Banana Bread recipe's speedy 15-minute prep time and its delicious results. This Banana Bread is sure to become a staple in your home if it's not already.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Move oven rack to low position so that tops of pans will be in center of oven. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms only of 2 loaf pans, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 inches, or 1 loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches.
  • Mix sugar and butter in large bowl. Stir in eggs until well blended. Add bananas, buttermilk and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt just until moistened. Stir in nuts. Pour into pans.
  • Bake 8-inch loaves about 1 hour, 9-inch loaf about 1 1/4 hours, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans and place top side up on wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 95 mg

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make your banana bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the batter rest for a few minutes before baking: This will allow the gluten to relax and will result in a more tender loaf of banana bread.
  • Bake the banana bread at a moderate temperature: A moderate temperature will help to prevent the banana bread from drying out.
  • Check the banana bread for doneness with a toothpick: The toothpick should come out clean when inserted into the center of the loaf.
  • Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing and serving: This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Banana bread is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it classic, with chocolate chips, or with nuts, there's a banana bread recipe out there for everyone. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, be sure to give one of these recipes a try.

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