Heavenly Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Heavenly Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 bananas, black ripe; 1/3 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 cup dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 egg; 1 1/3 cups flour; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon dark rum (optional)

Servings: persons

2 -3 bananas, black ripe
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 egg
1 1/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon dark rum (optional)

1
Mash or puree the bananas and buttermilk until smooth.
2
Add the baking soda and mix.
3
This activates the baking soda and neutralizes the soda taste.
4
Cream the brown sugar and butter together until smooth.
5
Beat in the egg.
6
Add the banana puree and combine.
7
The mixture often appears curdled at this stage.
8
Add the baking powder to the flour; add gradually to the banana mixture.
9
Stir just enough to combine evenly.
10
Flavour with the extract.
11
Pour into sprayed or greased pans.
12
Fill the pans 2/3 full for even cooking.
13
Bake in a preheated 375u00b0F oven until set in the centre.
14
A larger loaf pan will take about 45-50 minutes.
15
Reduce the cooking time for smaller pans.
16
Use a wooden skewer to test the centre.
17
Leave in the pans for 10-15 minutes before turning out.
18
Do not leave in the pans as the loaves sweat and become soggy.

730

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 -3 bananas, black ripe, 1/3 cup buttermilk, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Heavenly 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.

Heavenly Banana Bread

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