Description
aunt sandy's banana bread recipe is a timeless treasure passed down through generations. Its soft, moist texture combined with the rich flavor of ripe bananas makes it a favorite in every family gathering. Experience the warmth of homemade banana bread, just like Aunt Sandy used to make.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the banana mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
- If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a more pronounced banana flavor, let your bananas ripen until they have dark spots.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg