Description
Indulge in the warmth of Southern comfort with this delightful Paula Deen Banana Bread Recipe. Bursting with the rich flavors of ripe bananas and infused with warm spices, this moist and tender bread is perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or dessert. Its versatile nature makes it easy to customize with your favorite nuts or chocolate chips, ensuring that each slice is a unique treat. Whether enjoyed plain, slathered with nut butter, or warmed with a pat of butter, this banana bread will quickly become a cherished favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 overly ripe bananas
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare a greased loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mash the bananas and mix them with softened butter and eggs until combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg