The Best Butterscotch Banana Bread

Charmie777's Note:

I've had this recipe for years...it's absolutely the best!!! No need for cream cheese or frosting...mmmmmm good! I keep butterscotch chips on hand just for this recipe. My boys love it when we have overripe bananas...they know what's coming!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 loaf

• 2 ripe bananas
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2-1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)
• 6 ounces butterscotch chips

Directions:

1. Mash the ripe bananas; set aside.
2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; set aside.
3. Combine mashed bananas, sugar, eggs and melted butter. Blend well.
4. Alternately blend flour mixture and milk. Stir in nuts (if using) and butterscotch chips, but leaving a little behind to sprinkle on top.
5. Pour into greashed 9-1/2-inch loaf pan.
6. Sprinkle top with reserved nuts and chips.
7. Bake at 350° for 60 minutes (or shorter time for smaller loaves).
8. Cool.

Reviews

[Chipfo]

Oh my, this banana bread is a definate keeper, the butterscotch goes really well with the bananas, it is rich and moist and the caramelized crust is to die for. I used my own pecans for the nuts and I did add 1 teaspoon of vanilla but that is the only change I made. This is going in as one of my favorite banana breads, and I have tried a lot of nana bread recipes, thanks for the keeper!

[Kristy D.]

Delicious! Mine was done in about 50-55 minutes, but I set the timer for 60 minutes, so it was a little dark on the edges. I think this bread is even better the next day! I will be looking forward to over-ripe bananas from now on.

[lildevil2222]

YUMMY!!!! Thanks!