banana bread-best recipe ever!
Makes a LARGE loaf! This is not your run of the mill banana bread! It is rich with caramel undertones and simply divine. Even better, dress it up with a sweetened cream cheese spread! (4 0z cream cheese 1 TBSP sugar 1 tsp vanilla)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
1 Hr 30 Min
method
Bake
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups ripe bananas mashed (3-5)
- 1 stick softened butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans toasted
How To Make banana bread-best recipe ever!
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Step 1Preheat oven to 325, ensuring rack is in the middle of the oven. Prepare a large loaf pan by greasing with butter or non stick spray.
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Step 2Measure flour, salt and soda into a medium bowl. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
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Step 3Using a whisk, cream the butter in a large bowl. Add in the sugars, whisking until incorporated. Whisking, add in eggs, vanilla, molasses and buttermilk. Stir in mashed banana.
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Step 4Stir dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir just until thoroughly incorporated. Stir in pecans if using.
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Step 5Pour into greased loaf pan. Bake in center of oven for 90 minutes. Test doneness with a toothpick inserted into center of loaf. If it remains dry, with some crumbs it is done. Let cool 20 minutes on a rack. Run a knife along sides and turn out onto cooling rack to cool to room temperature. - Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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