I am rather picky about my banana bread. And by picky I mean I KNOW WHAT I WANT.
I find it sad that some people have never experienced a proper banana bread, or worse, confuse banana cake with banana bread. KOO KOO CRAZINESS. Bread is bread, and cake is cake and never the twain shall meet.
That being said, I guess the inherent sweetness of this banana bread makes it less like real bread, and maybe it veers slightly towards cake territory… OH NEVERMIND. I guess I can understand how people get confused. I like my banana bread soft and moist on the inside, not too too sweet, and of a certain crumby texture which makes way for a healthy amount of walnuts. (Which are totally optional by the way.)
I will also admit to the internets that I like to spread butter on my freshly baked banana bread. My mouth is watering as I type this.
This is one of my most-requested recipes. I’ve made it dozens of times. It is very easy and very forgiving. I’ve messed up the measurements in more ways I care to remember, especially as it pertains to the baking soda and baking power. *sigh*
Everyone in my family loves this banana bread. I hope yours will too!
Here goes:
Banana Bread Recipe
You will need:
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 5 tablespoons room-temperature butter
- 2/3 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature, slightly beaten
- 3 mashed bananas
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder. In a separate large bowl beat butter and sugar on high speed for 2 or 3 minutes until lightened in texture.
Beat in the flour mixture until blended and the consistency of brown sugar. This will take a couple of minutes. Gradually add eggs. Fold in the bananas and walnuts until just combined. Scrape into loaf pan and spread evenly. (I line mine with foil that I’ve sprayed with oil. It’s easier to lift out and store afterwards.) Bake 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool in pan on rack for five minutes.
It tastes great eaten right away but it’s just as good the next day.
Enjoy! And let me know if you try this one.
