The Best Banana Bread With Praline Toffee Crunch To

Name: The Best Banana Bread With Praline Toffee Crunch Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Batter:; 2 cups all-purpose flour or white whole wheat flour (King Arthur is the best!); 1- 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt; 3/4 cup sugar, or 1/2 cup if you like less sweet; 1/2 cup butter, 1 stick, softened but still cool; 2-3 ripe bananas; 1/2 cup buttermilk, lowfat or full fat OK; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; Topping:; 1/4 cup pecan pralines; 1/4 cup toffee bits; 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar blend

Servings: persons

Batter:
2 cups all-purpose flour or white whole wheat flour (King Arthur is the best!)
1- 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
3/4 cup sugar, or 1/2 cup if you like less sweet
1/2 cup butter, 1 stick, softened but still cool
2-3 ripe bananas
1/2 cup buttermilk, lowfat or full fat OK
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Topping:
1/4 cup pecan pralines
1/4 cup toffee bits
1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar blend

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9X5 loaf pan with parchment and then lightly coating with canola cooking spray. Arrange the pan on a rimmed 1/4 sheet pan.
2
To the bowl of a stand mixer, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. On low speed, add the butter pieces, one at a time until a sandy mixture is formed.
3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the bananas, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Continuing on low speed, add the banana mixture to the flour mixture. Beat on medium low speed just until smooth. The batter will be thick. Spread evenly in the loaf pan.
4
Using a small food processor, coarsely grind all the topping ingredients. Sprinkle evenly over the batter. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees and then 325 degrees for another 30 minutes. Check with a tester after baking 45 minutes. Every oven is different. Cool in the pan 15 minutes and then turn out on a platter to cool. Serve warm or room temperature. Store at room temperature or refrigerate. This loaf freezes nicely.

1009

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Batter:, 2 cups all-purpose flour or white whole wheat flour (King Arthur is the best!), 1- 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, The Best Banana Bread With Praline Toffee Crunch Topping 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.

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The Best Banana Bread With Praline Toffee Crunch Topping

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