Best Banana Bread

Submitted by Steve_G

"Banana bread with deep flavor, plenty of moisture, and a nice, light texture."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1 loaf
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup toasted walnuts (, you can grind these if your audience doens't like the texture of nuts) or 1 cup toasted pecans, , chopped (, you can grind these if your audience doens't like the texture of nuts)
• 3 ripe, soft, darkly speckled large bananas, mashed well (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1⁄4 cup plain yogurt
• 2 large eggs, beaten lightly
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted then cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

directions

1. Adjust oven rack to lower middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease bottom only of regular loaf pan, or grease and flour bottom and sides of nonstick 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan.
3. Combine dry ingredients together in large bowl and set aside.
4. Mix mashed bananas, yogurt, eggs, butter, and vanilla with wooden spoon in medium bowl.
5. Lightly fold banana mixture into dry ingredients with rubber spatula until just combined and batter looks thick and chunky.
6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan; bake until loaf is golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 55 minutes.
7. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
8. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and store in refrigerator for 4 days, on the counter for 2 days.

Reviews

[Kali Grinter]

I made this last night YUMMMMMYYYYYYY.. I am very new to baking but this cake came out extremely well.

 

[Howard A.]

Made 4 loafs today. Recipe was easy to follow and tasted great ?

 

[inabsentia]

I made this tonight-my first attempt at banana bread. This is wonderful! My children and I are devouring it. I did make a couple of changes out of necessity. I did not have nuts so I added one cup of chocolate chips. I also did not have yogurt, and I didn't know what to use as a substitute, so I tried a single serve applesauce (4oz). I baked it for 51 minutes and it was perfect. It will be great without chocolate chips also, as I can really taste the bananas. Thanks for a keeper recipe.

 

[a Canadian cook]

If you're looking for a delicious traditional banana bread that's quick and easy to make, this is a good one. The crumb is moist, dense, and tender, and the banana flavour is moderately strong. I used sour cream instead of yogurt, and added 1 tsp. of cinnamon for a flavour boost. I think I'd also add a pinch of nutmeg the next time. I used a combination of brown and white sugars. This is not as sweet as some banana breads, so if you prefer a sweeter bread, add a bit more sugar. As with most banana breads, this is better the day after it's made and served at room temperature.

 

[jake ryleysmommy]

I thought this banana bread turned out really nicely. My DH didn't like it as much as the other recipe I make, but I think that was because he saw that I was putting yogurt in it:):) I thought the addition of yogurt made the recipe nice and moist. I used 1/2 whole wheat flour 1/2 all purpose. It took 50 mins to bake perfectly in my oven. Thanks for a great recipe!!