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best dang banana bread

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Relda Jean Sandgran
Logan, UT

The original recipe calls for 3 t. almond extract and 3 t. vanilla extract. I ran out of almond and added the coconut. I liked it and adjusted the recipe. If you do not like coconut then go back to the original. Sauce called for 1/2 t. each of vanilla and almond.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 large or 16 small loaves
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For best dang banana bread

  • 6 c
    flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 3 tsp
    baking soda
  • 5 c
    sugar
  • 2 c
    buttermilk
  • 2 tsp
    almond extract
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp
    coconut extract
  • 2 c
    oil
  • 1 c
    butter
  • 6
    eggs
  • 6
    bananas
  • 1 c
    nuts, chopped
  • topping
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/4 c
    orange juice (not concentrate)
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp
    almond extract
  • 1/2 tsp
    coconut extract
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter

How To Make best dang banana bread

  • 1
    Mix flour, salt and backing soda
  • 2
    Mix sugar, buttermilk, extracts, oil, melted cooled butter and eggs. stir in mashed bananas.
  • 3
    Mix in dry ingredients.
  • 4
    Grease and flour 4 large loaf pans or about 16 small loaf pans.
  • 5
    Bake in 375 degree oven for 60-75 minutes for large pans, checking every 5 minutes after 1 hour. Bake 40-45 minutes for small pans checking every 5 minutes after 30 minutes.
  • 6
    Remove breads from pan while still hot. Return bread to pans. Pur topping over hot bread and let stand 30 minutes.
  • 7
    TOPPING Add all topping ingredients to a small pot and bring to a low boil. Cook on low heat until sugar is dissolved.

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