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better homes and gardens banana bread recipe

Better Homes and Gardens Banana Bread Recipe

Discover the trusted better homes and gardens banana bread recipe. Learn tips for moist, flavorful bread and creative variations to make it your own.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or wooden spoon
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Mash the bananas in a separate bowl until mostly smooth.
  5. Fold the mashed bananas into the wet mixture.
  6. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  7. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
  9. Pour the batter into a prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
  10. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute melted coconut oil for butter. Consider adding mix-ins like chopped walnuts, dark chocolate chips, or dried cranberries for added flavor. To store, wrap banana bread tightly for a few days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze it up to three months.
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