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banana bread recipe ina garten

Banana Bread Recipe Ina Garten

Discover why Ina Garten's banana bread recipe stands out with its moist texture and rich flavor. Perfect for any baker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk or substitute
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Loaf pan
  • Fork for mashing bananas
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Mash the bananas in a bowl, leaving some chunks for texture.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: add eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Fold wet ingredients into dry, mixing gently to avoid tough bread.
  5. Pour the mixture into a greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Use ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness. Don't overmix the batter to maintain a light texture. Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor and crunch. Store banana bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to three days or freeze slices for longer storage.
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