Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Buttermilk Banana Bread, a moist and sweet treat that’s perfect for any time of day. Whether you enjoy it fresh for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or as a cozy dessert, this recipe is both simple and adaptable. Made with ripe bananas and buttermilk, each slice bursts with flavor and moisture. Feel free to customize your loaf by adding nuts or chocolate chips to suit your taste. With two loaves produced from one batch, this recipe is ideal for sharing with family and friends. Get ready to create a comforting classic that will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen!
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with lemon juice)
- 2 1/4 cups very ripe mashed bananas (about 5 medium bananas)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F and prepare two loaf pans by buttering them and lining with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and optional pecans; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by the mashed bananas.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the banana mixture while alternating with buttermilk.
- Pour batter into loaf pans and bake for about one hour or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg