Memaw’s Banana Bread Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Yield: 1 loaf (about 16 servings)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Butter |
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 1 cup | Light brown sugar |
| 1 | Egg |
| 2 | Egg whites |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 2 cups | Mashed bananas |
| 1 1/2 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 3/4 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1/4 cup | Heavy cream |
| 1/2 cup | Chopped walnuts |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
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Add sugar and brown sugar to the butter. Beat well until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
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Add the egg, egg whites, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture until well blended and smooth.
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Mix in the mashed bananas, beating on high speed for about 30 seconds until the bananas are fully incorporated into the batter.
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In a separate medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Stir the dry ingredients together until evenly mixed.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the heavy cream. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix each addition until just combined.
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Fold in the chopped walnuts into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
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Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out to the edges.
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Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool the bread in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
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Carefully remove the bread from the pan and allow it to cool completely on the wire rack.
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For best results, wrap the cooled bread in plastic wrap and let it sit overnight at room temperature. This allows the flavors to develop fully.
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Serve the banana bread the next day, sliced and enjoyed with your favorite beverage or as a delightful snack.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 193.3
- Total Fat: 8.4g
- Saturated Fat: 4.3g
- Cholesterol: 33mg
- Sodium: 199.8mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 27.2g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
- Sugars: 14.8g
- Protein: 3g
Recipe Notes:
Memaw’s Banana Bread is a classic recipe that combines the rich flavors of ripe bananas, crunchy walnuts, and a hint of vanilla. The method of alternating dry ingredients with heavy cream ensures a moist and tender crumb, while allowing the banana flavor to shine through. This bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting snack any time of the day. For those who enjoy baking and sharing delicious treats, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen!
