Banana Bread

Submitted by invictus

"There are a bazillion banana bread recipes but I can't seem to duplicate exactly. It is dense and has intense banana flavor and it never fails to get compliments. I have lost the piece of paper that this recipe lives on so many times and it has caused me so much anxiety. I have found it.....again.....so I am finally being smart and posting here for safe keeping."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 2 loaves

ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium)
• 1⁄2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Place oven rack in its lowest position. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottoms only of 2 loaf pans 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2.
2. Mix sugar and butter in a large bowl. Stir in eggs until well blended. Add bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients until moistened.
3. Pour into pans. Bake for 1 hour, or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans. Cool completely before slicing.

Reviews

[Deantini]

I halved the recipe to one loaf and made as stated excpet I added 1/2 tsp of baking powder. The bread is delicious, moist and great for anybody that likes this style of bread. Made for Sweet Traditions.

 

[Boomette]

This bread didn't rise like other banana bread I made. But it was so moist and yummy. I made only 1 loaf. Thanks Invictus :) Made for Holiday tag

 

[daisygrl64]

Beautiful Easy & Delicious!! The whole Family loved it. Nice and moist with great banana flavor. This is a must go to recipe. Made for Every Day Is A Holiday Tag Game

 

[wicked cook 46]

Plus a few more stars. I love how the loaves are not overly tall . Awesome flavour and moist. Keeper and going in my Divine Recipes of 2009 cookbook. This recipe will replace the one I have been using for years. Made for Everyday is a Holiday tag

 

[Chef Kate]

Superior recipe! Very simple and straightforward and the result is a beautifully moist bread with a true banana flavor. I followed the recipe precisely, but baked four mini loaves instead of two regular loaves. As a result, my baking time was just under 40 minutes. It's only been out of the oven a little while, and one of those loaves is nearly gone! Thanks, Heidi!