Best 6 Mary Anns Banana Bread Recipes

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Mary Ann's banana bread is a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations. It is known for its moist and flavorful texture, and its sweet and slightly tangy taste. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, it's a great recipe for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're looking for a sweet treat to enjoy with your morning coffee or a comforting snack to share with friends and family, Mary Ann's banana bread is sure to hit the spot.

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BANANA BREAD



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Use overripe bananas to bake a classic banana bread with this easy recipe from Food Network.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup granulated sugar
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
3 ripe bananas
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
  • Cream the sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • In a small bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Mix in the milk and cinnamon. In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Add the banana mixture to the creamed mixture and stir until combined. Add dry ingredients, mixing just until flour disappears.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool on a rack for 15 minutes. Remove bread from pan, invert onto rack and cool completely before slicing.
  • Spread slices with honey or serve with ice cream.

NANNA'S BANANA BREAD



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My Nanna Towgood has been making this loaf bread for over 40 years, and its a family favorite--moist, flavorful, and just the right amount of sweetness. You may substitute chocolate chips for the walnuts if you desire.

Provided by SHARON PARENTEAU

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     100+ Banana Bread Recipes     Banana Nut Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup buttermilk
2 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup white sugar
2 small very ripe bananas, sliced
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • In a blender, combine milk, eggs, oil, sugar, banana pieces, and vanilla extract. Process until smooth. In a large bowl, sift together all the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add banana mixture to dry ingredients. Mix well. Stir in nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes until golden brown, an a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 182.2 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

THE BEST BANANA BREAD



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The batter for this easy-to-make banana bread is enriched with sour cream, which gives it a subtle tang and super moist texture. In order to avoid this quick bread becoming tough and chewy, don't overmix the batter.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature, plus more for pan
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup mashed very ripe bananas
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan; set aside. In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat to incorporate.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the butter mixture and mix until just combined. Add bananas, sour cream, and vanilla; mix to combine. Stir in nuts and pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Let rest in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool.

MARY'S BLUE RIBBON BANANA BREAD



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Yum! This is an old-fashioned banana bread recipe that's delicious. It's a very basic recipe but so good. Reminds us of something our grandmother would make. This banana bread is moist and tender, slightly dense, and has a nice crust on the outside. This would be great for breakfast or a snack.

Provided by Mary Louise @BlueRibbonBaking

Categories     Other Breakfast

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 cup(s) butter, room temperature
1 cup(s) sugar
2 - eggs
1 1/2 cup(s) ripe banana pulp, mashed
1/4 cup(s) sour cream
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
1/2 cup(s) chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Sift dry ingredients together.
  • In a large bowl cream butter and sugar well.
  • Add eggs and beat well until light and fluffy.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Mix banana pulp with sour cream.
  • Add pulp alternately with dry ingredients to butter, sugar, and eggs mixture on slow speed.
  • Scrape sides as needed.
  • DO NOT OVER BEAT. Beat only until combined. I then stir with a wooden spoon to make sure it is all combined.
  • Grease and flour a loaf pan, 9X5X3. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes.
  • Test with a cake tester. Do not test in the crack. Test off to the side. It should come out clean, but be careful not to over bake. You want a loaf of moist banana bread.

MY AUNT'S BANANA BREAD



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I got this recipe from one of my aunts, who got it from an old woman she met in Hawaii while stationed there. It is hands-down the very best banana bread I've ever tasted!! No extra buttering required ;)

Provided by tangyh

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 eggs, beaten
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Stir the bananas and vinegar together in a bowl, and set aside. Cream the sugar and butter together in a large bowl until creamy and smooth, then beat in the eggs. Stir in the reserved banana mixture. In a separate bowl, stir the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together until the mixture is free of lumps. Mix the flour mixture into the butter-sugar mixture until well blended, and stir in the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips. Spread the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool in pan about 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.6 calories, Carbohydrate 54.8 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 263.6 mg, Sugar 32.7 g

MARY ANN'S BANANA BREAD



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This recipe comes from an old church cookbook. I have made hundreds of loaves over the years for bake sales and friends.

Provided by talldoc

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk or 1/2 cup sour milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup nuts (optional) or 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Cream butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs and beat until blended.
  • Beat in buttermilk.
  • Add flour and baking soda and mix until all flour is moist.
  • Add bananas and any options.
  • Put into two 8x4 loaf pans and bake for 45-50 minutes.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Cool for 15 minutes and turn out of pan onto cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 56, Sodium 182.5, Carbohydrate 48.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 29.2, Protein 3.9

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make your banana bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a loaf pan that is at least 9x5 inches: A smaller pan will make your banana bread too thick and dense.
  • Bake the banana bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This usually takes about 60-70 minutes.
  • Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing and serving: This will help it to hold its shape and prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Banana bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you love. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, give one of these recipes a try!

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