Banana Bread Recipe
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Description: I have made this bread for Christmas for the last 25 years. It makes a wonderful food gift and will add so much to your holiday meals.
Recipe Category: Quick Breads
Keywords: Breads, Breakfast, Fruit, Nuts, Kid Friendly, Christmas, Weeknight, Oven, Freezer, < 4 Hours, Easy
Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) from 54 reviews
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 385.9
- Fat Content: 17.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4g
- Cholesterol Content: 46.5mg
- Sodium Content: 243.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 53.8g
- Fiber Content: 2.1g
- Sugar Content: 30.7g
- Protein Content: 5.2g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions:
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Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with cooking spray or butter.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, shortening, mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix until smooth and well combined.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the batter is smooth.
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Fold in Nuts: Gently fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
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Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve: Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
For Muffins:
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Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
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Fill Liners: Fill each muffin liner about 3/4 full with the banana bread batter.
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Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Enjoy: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!
This classic banana bread recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat any time of day. Enjoy it fresh out of the oven or toasted with a pat of butter for extra indulgence. It’s sure to become a family favorite for years to come! 🍌🍞😋
