banana bread

Name: Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 bananas, mashed; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1/2 cup(s) oil; 2 1/2 cup(s) self-rising flour; 1/2 cup(s) chopped pecans

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Darlene Sweet

Hendersonville, TN

Updated on Sep 2, 2025

I never throw away overly ripe bananas since this rich and delicious bread is so easy to make. A family favorite for 40 years!

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Simple, from scratch recipe that I’ve been making for 40 years!

prep time 15 Min

cook time 50 Min

method Bake

yield 1 loaves

Ingredients

4 bananas, mashed
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup oil
2 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup chopped pecans

How To Make banana bread

Step 1

Mix bananas, eggs, and sugar in a large bowl.

Step 2

Stir in flour and mix in well.
Step 3

Stir in pecans.
Step 4

Pour into a loaf pan that has been well-sprayed with baking spray.
Step 5

Put into a cold oven. Bake for 50 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Step 6

Wrap in foil while still warm to hold in moisture.
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