We are excited to present you with the ultimate guide to creating the "simply the best above all the rest banana bread." This classic dessert, bursting with banana flavor and tender crumb, is sure to delight your taste buds and become a favorite among your loved ones. With this article, we will take you on a culinary journey, exploring the secrets behind the perfect banana bread recipe. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this delicious adventure together!
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THE BEST BANANA BREAD
This is the most successful and versatile quick bread recipe I've found! You can also use chunky applesauce or a 15 ounce can of pumpkin for wonderful variations.
Provided by Libby
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes 100+ Banana Bread Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x5 inch pan.
- Cream margarine and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, then bananas. Add flour and soda, stirring just until combined.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 1 hour (or till toothpick comes out clean). Remove from pan and let cool, store in refrigerator or freeze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 24.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 175.4 mg, Sugar 16.2 g
THE BEST BANANA BREAD
A moist, flavorful banana bread recipe that can be prepped and in the oven in under 20 minutes, no mixer needed. Be sure to check out the how-to video at the bottom of the recipe!
Provided by Sam Merritt
Categories Dessert quick bread
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and grease the bottom and ½" up the sides of a 9x5" bread pan. Set aside.
- Combine mashed bananas, canola oil, and melted butter in a large bowl and stir until well-combined.
- Add sugars and stir well.
- Stir in eggs and vanilla extract.
- Add buttermilk and stir until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and carefully, gently using a spatula (not an electric mixer) fold ingredients together until just combined. Don't overmix the batter or your banana cake could end up dense/dry. If adding nuts/chocolate chips, stir them in here.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and, if desired, sprinkle generously with coarse sugar.
- Transfer to 350F (175C) oven and bake 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted all the way into the center of the cake comes out clean or preferably with a few moist crumbs. Do not over-bake your banana bread or it will be dry.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 396 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 46 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Sodium 205 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 28 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g
SIMPLY THE BEST ABOVE ALL THE REST BANANA BREAD
My mother used to make this banana bread for us often. I have fond memories of waking up in the morning to smelling mom's homemade banana bread baking in the oven on a cold rainy day...AHHHH!!! She would cut off a big slice and place it on a napkin and off to school I went with a WARM piece of mom's LOVING homemade Banana Bread! I seached here to see if anyone else had the same recipe and I noticed that my mom's recipe has one ingredient different from everyone elses and I think it is the secret ingredient why my mom's recipe is Simply the Best Above All the Rest Banana Bread! Here is the recipe In Loving Memory of My Mother who passed away May 31, 2009...Mom I Love you thanks for the fond memories!!!
Provided by SoCalCookerGal
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 loaf, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350% and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl cream together the Shortening and sugar. Then add in the eggs and mix. Now add in your mashed up bananas(the blacker the skin on the bananas the sweeter the bananas will be) and add the Vanilla.
- Now mix in the flour, baking soda and salt.
- You do not need a hand mixer mix everything with a spoon.
- Pour the batter in the greased loaf pan and place in the oven for 1 hour or 45 minutes depending on how hot your oven gets. Test the middle with a toothpick. You should have no batter on the toothpick that means its done.
- SPECIAL NOTE: Make sure your bananas are over ripe. The blacker the skin is the better!
- Now for the Secret ingredient -- it is the shortening. DO NOT substitute the shortening for butter or anything else. I promise this is what makes the crust so brown and YUMMY! I'm not a big fan of using shortening except I make an acception to this recipe.
- I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I have through the years =).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 831.4, Fat 41.5, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 93, Sodium 497.6, Carbohydrate 106.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 54.8, Protein 10
Tips:
- Choose ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
- Use a combination of flours: Using a combination of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour or almond flour can give your banana bread a more complex flavor and texture.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense loaf of banana bread. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use quality ingredients: Using high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the flavor of your banana bread. Use real butter, pure vanilla extract, and fresh eggs.
- Bake the banana bread at the right temperature: Banana bread should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing: This will help the bread to hold its shape and prevent it from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Banana bread is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a banana bread recipe that everyone will love. Whether you like your banana bread classic or with a twist, be sure to experiment until you find the perfect recipe for you.
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