Traditional Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Traditional Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature; 2 large eggs; 3 bananas ripe; 1 1/2 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 cup granulated sugar
8 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
2 large eggs
3 bananas ripe
1 1/2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

1
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
2
Cream the sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl.
3
Add the eggs to the sugar mixture, one at a time. Beat well after adding each egg.
4
In a small bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Add the milk and cinnamon to the banana mash.
5
In another medium-sized bowl, add the flour, baking powder, soda and salt and mix together well.
6
Add the banana mixture to the butter mixture. Stir until combined.
7
Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir until well combined.
8
Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 1 hour.
9
Bread should be done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10
Allow to cool on a rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

759

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

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: 1 cup granulated sugar, 8 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature, 2 large eggs, 3 bananas ripe, and more.

Yes, Traditional 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.

Traditional Banana Bread

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