Any Good Banana Bread Recipes?

[rsrrobinson]

Does anyone have a good banana bread recipe. I tried my hand at making some banana bread a while back and it was alright but not quite what I had in mind. Now that I have some bananas I am thinking about letting them get ripe so that I can try to make banana bread once more. Any good recipes that you all would recommend?

Thanks!

 

[Becky]

My favourite recipe is by Lorraine Pascale, but over time I have changed it a bit! Here's a link to the recipe:

http://mummybakewell.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/banana-loaf.html

I use pecans instead of walnuts, and I also tend to add a handful of raisins or sultanas if I have them in the cupboard. I also stumbled across a chocolate banana loaf recipe recently which I want to try!

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1403641/chocolate-and-banana-cake

 

[cobblestone_cheesecake]

Well whadaya know rsrrobinson! I just joined this forum two minutes ago and the first title I see is "Any Good Banana Bread Recipes?" And, it just so happens that about ten minutes ago, I just took a lovely loaf of banana bread out of my oven. Obviously, this new relationship with Baking Forums was written in the stars! But, back to da bah-nah-nah bread. I'm sure there are so many twists and fancy turns on this old-fashioned quick bread, but I have always used the recipe from what I call my "grandma food" cookbook: Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook. The recipe I use is out of an older edition that's pink and has the breast cancer awareness ribbon on the cover--I can't find the copyright information anywhere to see what year it came out, but it's called "Celebrating the Promise: Limited Edition." The reason I'm going into detail here is because Better Homes recipes vary from cookbook to cookbook. I'm so old-fashioned, I was going to type it out, but voila! Here is the link: http://www.bhg.com/recipe/quickbreads/banana-bread/. I don't use the cinnamon or nutmeg, preferring my banana bread to taste all banana-y; I also do not use the Streusel-Nut topping because this bread is already a resident of Candy Land (oh yes, breads can live in Candy Land too). The directions instruct the baker to wrap the loaf when cool and store overnight before slicing. Luckily, no BGH police come around if you sneak a slice before the next morning. It is true, however, that banana bread ripens to a delicious state of scrumptiousness overnight! I actually took pics of today's bake, thinking a banana bread photo shoot may come in handy if I ever create a blog. And so, ta da! Here is the finished product. Just a humble, homely loaf. Ho hum. Ahhhh, but then you taste it . . . of course, I would never do such a thing until the next day or maybe . . . well, it wouldn't hurt just to take a little off the end, would it?

 

[cobblestone_cheesecake]

Just want to add, too, that I use Giant Eagle brand light olive oil, rather than vegetable oil or butter as the recipe instructs. Ahhh, and yes, I have this dark, non-stick bread pan (curses!), so I set the heat at 325 degrees, rather than the 350 degrees per the recipe.

 

[monical]

My favorite banana bread recipe is also the simplest one I have used.

You'll need...

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3-4 ripe bananas (ripe is better but they do not have to be ripe)
  
• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. baking soda

1. Cream butter and sugar together
   
2. Add eggs, mixing well after each
   
3. Add crushed bananas, mix well (I mash mine with my potato masher)
4. In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients together and add to the batter mix, blending until smooth
   
5. Pour batter into a greased loaf pan
   
6. Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes at 350* F

Use organic, whole ingredients where possible and enjoy!

 

[thomas pendrake]

Banana Bread has always been a favorite of mine and this sounds yummy. I don't want any added stuff, but pecans or hickory nuts could be a good additive. Elvis would probably want peanut butter, which I like with a banana sandwich but not so sure how it would work with banana bread except as a spread.

 

[Tina Nord]

I use the basic recipe in the Better Homes and Gardens cookbook and add nuts and chocolate chips. The secret I have found to make very moist bread is to remove it from the pan when it is just cool enough to handle and then wrap it up quickly in wax paper and then tin foil and leave it on the kitchen counter overnight. The heat steams the bread and it is perfect the next morning!

 

[salizarius]

Does anyone have a good banana bread recipe. I tried my hand at making some banana bread a while back and it was alright but not quite what I had in mind. Now that I have some bananas I am thinking about letting them get ripe so that I can try to make banana bread once more. Any good recipes that you all would recommend?

Thanks!

Check this out: https://durofy.com/easy-to-make-banana-bread-recipes/

 

[midnightbastet]

Sure! Here's a simple yet delicious banana bread recipe . Mash ripe bananas, mix with eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Bake at 350°F for about an hour. It's moist, flavorful, and perfect for using up those ripe bananas! Enjoy baking! Also do not forget to stay in shape after such bread. years come and go but calorie intake is unchanged

 

[Hisgirl]

Hi there, I recently went on a deep dive search for the best banana bread after buying a slice at a local diner. It was, without a doubt, the very best banana bread I've ever tasted. And I've baked hundreds of loaves of banana bread. What made this one so good?

I made a spreadsheet of all the various award winning recipes. Also using ones where a food blogger did a taste test of a dozen recipes.

What I found is this. Almost all banana bread recipes are the same. Bananas, 1/2 of oil or butter, 1 cup of sugar (some brown or white), either 2 cups or 1 1/2 cups flour, anywhere from 2 Tbsp to 1/2 cup of some dairy, buttermilk or sourcream, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt and nuts. That's it. And all baked at 350. The ingredients are just so close. So how could one taste so much better???

Where I found the variations, was the white or brown sugar, whether the butter was creamed with the sugar and how many bananas were used. And the dairy.

I actually called the diner and innocently asked 'Is there any dairy in your banana bread?' No, no dairy they said, only butter.

Okay, so the recipe begins! They use butter! 1/2 cup is normal. But is it creamed? Melted?

I made the one with the frozen bananas and sour cream. It was good, but had mushy places throughout.

I'm still on my quest!

For right now, I'm sticking to 1/2 cup avocado oil, 2 cups white flour, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 Tbsp vanilla (yes, you read that right), 1 1/2 cups mashed over ripe bananas, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt and 1 cup walnuts, mixed and baked at 350 for about 45 min to one hour till toothpick comes out clean.

I'll let you know if I ever get the diner's recipe!

 

[Steelman]

I’ve got a great banana bread recipe for you. Mix 1 1/2 cups of mashed ripe bananas with 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Then, stir in 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Pour the batter into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool before slicing.

 

[Steelman]

The slightly off-white crumb might be due to the type of flour you're using or even a bit of residual bran. To achieve a purer white crumb, try using a higher-quality, highly refined white flour and sifting it before use. Also, check your starter and make sure it's well-fed. Adjusting your oven temperature and baking time might help too. Hope this helps and happy baking!

 

[Mona]

Here’s a simple banana bread recipe you might enjoy: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and greasing a 4x8-inch loaf pan. In a bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas and mix with 1/3 cup melted butter. Add 3/4 cup sugar, 1 beaten egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix well. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon baking soda and a pinch of salt. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour until just incorporated. Pour the batter into your loaf pan and bake for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool it in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy your homemade banana bread!