Recipe: Banana Loaf 🍌
Description:
Indulge in the delightful aroma of freshly baked Banana Loaf with this recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. Perfect for any occasion, this moist and flavorful bread will have everyone asking for seconds!
Category:
Breads 🍞
Keywords:
- Fruit 🍌
- Quick and Easy (< 15 Mins) ⏲️
- Oven 🌡️
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas 🍌
- 2 eggs 🥚
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 5 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup raisins (optional)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 3093.2
- Total Fat: 116.6g
- Saturated Fat: 29.9g
- Cholesterol: 426mg
- Sodium: 2019.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 476.5g
- Fiber: 15.9g
- Sugar: 248.7g
- Protein: 44.8g
Yield:
1 loaf 🍞
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas 🍌 using a fork or potato masher until smooth.
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Add the eggs 🥚, sugar, shortening, buttermilk, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
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Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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If desired, fold in the raisins and chopped nuts into the batter for added texture and flavor.
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Grease and flour a loaf pan to prevent sticking. You can also line the pan with parchment paper for easier removal.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Once baked, remove the banana loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
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Transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
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Enjoy your freshly baked Banana Loaf with a cup of tea or coffee ☕, or share it with friends and family for a delightful treat!
