I'm pretty sure I've finally got one of the best Banana Bread recipes ever! I just love how dense and moist it is and it's not lacking in banana taste like some are. This recipe will make two loaves of bread. Which is a good thing because we devoured the first one in record time!
Banana Bread
Ingredients
5 very ripe bananas
4 eggs
1 Cup Butter/ 2 sticks (you can substitute shortening if you need too)
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
Directions
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease 2 - 9x5 inch loaf pans. In a medium bowl, mash bananas and stir in the eggs until well blended. Set aside.
In large bowl, beat shortening and gradually add sugar. Stir in vanilla and banana mixture. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; blend into batter. Add walnuts if desired. Divide between the prepared pans.
Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Grab a cup of coffee and have a slice (or two)!
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This is my favorite bread to use leftover bananas - so, so good. I will definitely try your recipe. Looks good.
ReplyDeleteThat is one beautiful loaf of banana bread! I make some about once or twice a year as only me and one of my boys will eat it. Definitely going to try your recipe.
ReplyDeleteSkippy, I found a grocery store here that sells big bags of "ripe" banana's for $0.99 and the ones I don't eat or use right away I stick in the freezer so I can use them later!
ReplyDeleteColey, I promise if you try this one you just might decide that once or twice a year is just NOT enough! LOL