best dang banana bread

(2 RATINGS)
102 Pinches
Logan, UT
Updated on Jun 13, 2012

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 6 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 teaspoons baking soda
  • 5 cups sugar
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons coconut extract
  • 2 cups oil
  • 1 cup butter
  • 6 - eggs
  • 6 - bananas
  • 1 cup nuts, chopped
  • - topping
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup orange juice (not concentrate)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter

How To Make best dang banana bread

  • Step 1
    Mix flour, salt and backing soda
  • Step 2
    Mix sugar, buttermilk, extracts, oil, melted cooled butter and eggs. stir in mashed bananas.
  • Step 3
    Mix in dry ingredients.
  • Step 4
    Grease and flour 4 large loaf pans or about 16 small loaf pans.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 6
    Remove breads from pan while still hot. Return bread to pans. Pur topping over hot bread and let stand 30 minutes.
  • Step 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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Category: Sweet Breads
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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