Old-Fashioned Banana Bread

Why Make This Recipe

Old Fashioned Banana Bread is a delightful treat that fills your kitchen with warmth and amazing scents. This recipe is perfect for using overripe bananas, making it both delicious and waste-free. It’s a comfort food that can be enjoyed at breakfast, as a snack, or even as dessert. Plus, it’s easy to make and requires simple ingredients you likely have at home.

How to Make Old Fashioned Banana Bread

Ingredients:

• Salted butter, room temperature
• Granulated sugar
• Bananas, mashed
• Eggs
• Pure vanilla extract
• All-purpose flour
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Sour cream or buttermilk

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, cream together the salted butter and granulated sugar until well blended.
3. Mix in the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
4. In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in the sour cream or buttermilk for added moisture.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
8. Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let cool before removing from the pan and slicing.

How to Serve Old Fashioned Banana Bread

Old Fashioned Banana Bread is best served warm, but it’s also delicious at room temperature. You can enjoy it plain, or spread with butter, cream cheese, or your favorite nut butter. It pairs wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee, making it perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

How to Store Old Fashioned Banana Bread

To keep your banana bread fresh, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, you can wrap the loaf tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and freeze it. It will stay good in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just thaw it at room temperature when you’re ready to enjoy it.

Tips to Make Old Fashioned Banana Bread

• Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness. The more spots, the better!
• Do not overmix the batter; this keeps the bread soft and tender.
• If you like nuts, consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans for a nice crunch.
• You can also add chocolate chips if you want a sweet twist.

Variation

For a healthier version, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. This will give your banana bread a nuttier taste and add more fiber. You can also reduce the sugar to your liking or use honey or maple syrup as a natural sweetener.

FAQs

Can I use frozen bananas?
Yes, you can! Just thaw and mash them before adding to the mix. They’ll work great in this recipe.

Can I make this banana bread vegan?
Absolutely! You can replace the eggs with flax eggs (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal mixed with 2.5 tablespoons water per egg) and use a vegan butter substitute.

How can I tell when my banana bread is done?
Insert a toothpick into the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, the bread is done. If it has wet batter on it, continue baking for a few more minutes.

Old Fashioned Banana Bread

A simple and delicious treat perfect for using overripe bananas, this Old Fashioned Banana Bread is a delightful comfort food ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 210

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Wet Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Salted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 medium Bananas, mashed Use very ripe bananas for best flavor.
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup Sour cream or buttermilk For added moisture.

Dry Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour Can substitute half with whole wheat flour for a nutty flavor.
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, cream together the salted butter and granulated sugar until well blended.
3. Mix in the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
4. In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in the sour cream or buttermilk for added moisture.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Baking

1. Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
2. Let cool before removing from the pan and slicing.

Notes

Serve warm, spread with butter, cream cheese, or nut butter. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.