Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/4 cups flour; 1 Tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sugar; 1-1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 egg; 2 ripe bananas; 2 Tablespoons orange or lemon zest; 1/2 cup milk; (add 1 cup of nuts or chocolate chips if desired)

Servings: persons

2-1/4 cups flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1-1/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
2 ripe bananas
2 Tablespoons orange or lemon zest
1/2 cup milk
(add 1 cup of nuts or chocolate chips if desired)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Grease two (2) loaf pans, or muffin tins. Mix together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder and salt, and set aside. Using a mixer, combine the sugar and butter until well blended; then mix in the egg. Add the bananas, milk and zest, mix well. Slowly add the dry ingredients and beat until smooth. If adding nuts or chips, do so at this point.
2
Portion our the batter into the loaf pans, half in one pan, half of the batter into the second. They might seem like they are filled low, but they will rise considerably. (Factor this in if you are doing muffins).
3
Put pans in oven and bake for 45-55 minutes. Top will get golden brown. Cake is done when tester comes out dry and clean.

661

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-1/4 cups flour, 1 Tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Banana Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Banana Bread

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