Mark Bittman'S Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Mark Bittman'S Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (one stick); 3/4 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 3 medium bananas, ripe, peeled and mashed with a fork (about 1 cup); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (one stick)
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 medium bananas, ripe, peeled and mashed with a fork (about 1 cup)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

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["Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9""x5"" loaf pan.", "In a medium bowl, mix together the flours, salt, and baking powder; set aside.", "With an electric mixer, cream the butter with the sugar, then slowly beat in the eggs, bananas, and vanilla.", "Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat just until combined (do not mix it up too much), being sure to scrape down the edges of the bowl a few times. Gently fold in the chocolate chips (if using).", "Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 45 to 60 minutes (mine takes about 55 minutes), until nicely browned.", "A toothpick inserted into the center of the bread will come out fairly clean when it is done, but because of the bananas this bread will remain moister than most.", "Cool on a rack for 15 minutes before removing from the pan."]

807

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Fat

111

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Mark Bittman'S 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.

Mark Bittman'S Banana Bread

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