Certainly! 🍌 Let’s embark on a delightful journey to create the most scrumptious Banana Bread you’ve ever tasted, straight from the kitchen of lovewithrecipes.com! 🍞 This quick bread recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights when you crave something sweet and comforting, and it’s ready in under 4 hours, including prep and baking time! 🕒
Banana Bread Recipe
Overview:
- Name: Banana Bread
- Category: Quick Breads
- Keywords: Breads, Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
- Yield: 2 loaves
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2/3 cup | Shortening |
| 1 1/3 cups | Sugar |
| 2 | Bananas |
| 4 | Eggs |
| 4 cups | Flour |
| 6 | Buttermilk |
| 2 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1 tsp | Baking soda |
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two bread loaf pans, ensuring easy release of your banana bread loaves later.
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Mixing the Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, utilizing the power of an electric mixer for optimal results.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to incorporate air into the batter.
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Incorporating the Goodness:
- Handily stir in the buttermilk and mashed bananas until well combined, infusing the batter with that irresistible banana flavor.
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Blending the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda, ensuring a homogeneous mixture of leavening agents and flour.
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Combining Wet and Dry:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, gently folding until no streaks of flour remain, creating a smooth and velvety batter.
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Baking Time:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans, spreading it out to ensure even baking.
- Slide the pans into the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs clinging to it.
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Cooling and Enjoyment:
- Once baked to golden perfection, remove the banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pans on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes.
- After the brief cooling period, carefully remove the loaves from the pans and transfer them to the wire rack to cool completely before slicing into thick, irresistible slices.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 2331.9
- Fat: 81.9g
- Saturated Fat: 21.1g
- Cholesterol: 424.8mg
- Sodium: 1186.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 362g
- Fiber: 10.7g
- Sugar: 154.8g
- Protein: 41.5g
Tips and Tricks:
- For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding a handful of chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
- Ensure your bananas are ripe for the best flavor; overripe bananas with brown spots are perfect for banana bread!
- Store any leftover banana bread slices in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer shelf life.
Now that you’ve got the recipe at your fingertips, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and let the aroma of freshly baked banana bread fill your kitchen! Happy baking! 🍌🍞
