crazy for banana bread

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Jul 13, 2011

I've always enjoyed banana bread and never really could find a recipe that satisfied my cravings. So like most of you out there, I just made up my own and have been making this for years now. I do have a pumpkin bread variation I will post next. I'm sure you all know but it is always best to use over-ripe bananas for best flavor.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method ---
yield many

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3 - bananas

How To Make crazy for banana bread

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350, grease and flour a 9x5 inch pan
  • Step 2
    Cream butter and sugar 'til smooth, beat in the eggs, mash banana and add to mixture. Add vanilla and mix. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
  • Step 3
    bake for 45-60 minutes, depending on your oven. When toothpick or knife comes out clean, it's done. Remove from pan and let cool on wire rack.

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Category: Desserts
Category: Breads
Category: Sweet Breads
Keyword: #sweet
Keyword: #banana

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