Banana Nut Bread - Banana Swirl Bread Recipe

Name: Banana Nut Bread - Banana Swirl Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package active dry yeast; 1/2 cup (125 ml) warm water; 1 cup (225 ml) bananas (mashed); 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar; 1 tsp (5 ml) salt; 1 egg; 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter (softened); 3-1/2 cups (825 ml) flour (could use a little more); 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar; 2 tsp (10 ml) cinnamon

Servings: persons

1
Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2
Stir in bananas, 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar, salt, egg, butter and 1-3/4 cups (425 ml) of the flour.
3
Beat until smooth.
4
Stir in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.
5
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface.
6
Knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes).
7
Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up.
8
Cover; let rise in warm place until double, about 1-1/2 hours.
9
Grease well 9 inch x 5 inch x 3 inch loaf pan.
10
Punch down dough.
11
Roll into rectangle, 16 inch x 8 inch.
12
Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar with the cinnamon and sprinkle over the rectangle of dough.
13
Roll dough up tightly, beginning at narrow side.
14
Pinch edge of dough into roll to seal well.
15
Place seam side down in pan.
16
Cover; let rise until double (about 1 hour).
17
Heat oven to 375 degrees (200 C.).
18
Bake until golden, about 35 minutes.
19
Remove from pan, and brush top with butter.
20
If desired, can be frosted with a confectioners' sugar glaze.

567

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1 package active dry yeast, 1/2 cup (125 ml) warm water, 1 cup (225 ml) bananas (mashed), 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar, and more.

Yes, Banana Nut Bread - Banana Swirl Bread falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Banana Nut Bread - Banana Swirl Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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