Best 7 Southern Style Banana Bread Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few desserts can evoke the warmth and nostalgia of a freshly baked banana bread. Infused with the sweet aroma of caramelized bananas, a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, and the comforting texture of a moist, tender crumb, southern-style banana bread stands as a testament to the enduring charm of classic Southern baking. Whether enjoyed as a hearty breakfast treat, a sweet afternoon snack, or a comforting dessert, this beloved recipe holds a special place in the hearts of food enthusiasts everywhere. In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a culinary journey to uncover the secrets behind creating the ultimate southern-style banana bread, ensuring that every bite transports you to the heart of Southern hospitality.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTHERN STYLE BANANA BREAD



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This is an adaptation of a recipe I saw on a cooking show, tweaked to perfection. The recipe doesn't contain nuts, but they can be added to taste. The original recipe called for a caramel sauce and meringue, but I find that the tweaked recipe is delicious without them. I generally use a little less than 2 cups of flour when making this bread for density.

Provided by Dallas88

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 1 loaf, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour (see above)
1/3 cup salted butter, softened
3 bananas
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch cinnamon, to top

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer, cream butter and sugar.
  • Peel and dice bananas. With vanilla extract, add to butter and sugar and mix.
  • Add dry ingredients and combine by hand.
  • Spray/grease a 9x9 pan and spread batter.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon on top, bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.6, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 18.1, Sodium 458.6, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 19.8, Protein 3.4

SOUTHERN BANANA NUT BREAD



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One day I had two ripe bananas and decided to make banana bread. I found this recipe in an old church recipe book. It really is good with pecans in the bread and in the topping, which makes it unique.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup chopped pecans
TOPPING:
1/4 to 1/3 cup mashed ripe bananas
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Additional chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Blend in bananas and vanilla. Add flour alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in pecans. , Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack; cool completely. , For topping, combine the banana, confectioners' sugar and lemon juice; spread over loaves. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BANANA BREAD



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Don't throw away those slightly-overripe bananas! Homemade banana bread is one of our favorite treats to have on hand for spontaneous visitors, an on-the-go breakfast, or a special lunchbox snack. This simple traditional banana bread will wow your family and friends with its moist texture and wonderful banana flavor. Topped with a pat of melty butter, this classic banana bread pairs beautifully with a hot mug of coffee or tea. Although we love snacking on this banana bread for breakfast, it can be enjoyed at any time of day, from morning to night. For a decadent dessert, top a slice of warm banana bread with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.Scratch-baked gifts are our favorite way to show our love, and with only fifteen minutes of hands-on time, this banana bread is a quick and easy homemade solution to your gifting woes. Wrapped in wax paper and tied with twine, it's a great hostess gift to bring to parties or potlucks. This fall, we're baking a loaf to gift to each of our neighbors.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Time 2h10m

Yield Makes 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/3 cups)
Butter, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325ºF. Grease and flour a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan. Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Combine flour, soda, and salt; add to batter, and mix just to combine. Add bananas, mixing well.
  • Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake at 325ºF for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean and sides pull away from pan, shielding with aluminum foil during last 15 minutes to prevent excessive browning, if necessary. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan, and cool 30 minutes on wire rack before slicing. Serve with butter.

SOUTHERN LIVING'S EASIEST BANANA BREAD EVER



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I got this recipe out of the 1996 Southern Living's Annual Recipes cookbook years ago. I tried because it started out with a yellow cake mix and now everyone loves it and requests it every year. It is so super easy and it even makes 2 loaves-- 1 to keep and eat and 1 to give away. Enjoy!!!!

Provided by deborah03

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loafs

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large eggs
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix (without pudding)
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant banana pudding mix
1 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 bananas, mashed
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans

Steps:

  • Beat eggs at medium speed with an electric mixer until thick and pale; add cake mix and next 3 ingredients, mixing well.
  • Stir in bananas and nuts.
  • Pour batter into two greased and floured 8 1/2x 4 1/2 x 3-inch loafpans.
  • Bake at 350F for 1 hour or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2028.7, Fat 86.8, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 377.2, Sodium 2571.3, Carbohydrate 292.1, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 171.9, Protein 30.4

GRANDMA'S HOMEMADE BANANA BREAD



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This recipe is a number one family favorite!!! It's been handed down from generation to generation. You can get creative by adding nuts, raisins or anything else that you want to throw in the batter

Provided by Jeannie Meyer

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

Time 1h10m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
3 bananas, mashed
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
⅓ cup sour milk
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
  • Combine sugar, butter, bananas, eggs, flour, baking soda, milk, salt and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl; beat well. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 136.4 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

GRANDMA'S BANANA BREAD



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A super moist banana bread which uses six bananas!

Provided by Shana Bradley

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups sugar
1 cup margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
6 very ripe bananas, mashed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and margarine until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Blend this mixture into the egg mixture, alternately with the buttermilk; stir just to combine. Fold in the mashed bananas; mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes our clean, about 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.4 calories, Carbohydrate 92.6 g, Cholesterol 62.8 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 479.6 mg, Sugar 58.6 g

SOUTHERN STYLE BANANA BREAD



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When life gives you brown bananas, make banana bread! This recipe is moist, packed with flavour and not too sweet.

Provided by zetallgerman

Time 1h30m

Yield Makes Loaves

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180C.
  • Peel & mash the bananas (I use a potato masher - you'll see that they have a surprising amount of liquid in them!)
  • Chop the walnuts (I like to chop half of them finely, the other half quite "chunky").
  • Cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition.
  • Sift all the dry ingredients together; add to creamed mixture.
  • Stir in the mashed bananas and chopped nuts.
  • Pour the dough into 2 well-greased loaf pans (or how about 1 loaf and 12 muffins?); for about 1 hour 15min (fan assisted) or 1 hour 45min (non fan-assisted), until a toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
  • Mash the bananas thoroughly: This will help to ensure that the banana bread is smooth and moist.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the banana bread tough.
  • Bake the banana bread at the correct temperature: The ideal temperature for baking banana bread is 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Check the banana bread for doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean, the banana bread is done.
  • Let the banana bread cool completely before serving: This will help to prevent the banana bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Southern-style banana bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and nutty aroma, it's a perfect snack or breakfast food. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, you're sure to enjoy this classic Southern recipe.

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