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Banana Bread slices
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4.24 from 113 votes

Banana Bread

Quick bread that's tender, delicious and loaded with banana flavor!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 464kcal
Author: Julie Evink

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 bananas
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a loaf pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
  • Add sugar and butter to large mixing bowl. Beat until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs and bananas to the bowl and mix until combined.
  • Then add the rest of the ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Pour batter into a greased loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour or until the bread tests done by inserting toothpick in the middle and it comes out clean.

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Notes

How do you know when it's is done?
You want to begin testing your bread about 10 minutes before you think it will be done. Insert a cake tester or toothpick near the center of the loaf; if the tester comes out clean, then the center of the loaf is done.
Why is my Banana Bread Dry?
Make sure you use butter instead of oil in your bread! If you use oil it emulsifies and coats the flour which prevents it from absorbing to much water which results in dry banana bread.
Storage Tips
  • Keep your bread wrapped in plastic wrap, tin foil, or store in an airtight container to keep it from drying out. This can also extend the life of your bread. Another quick tip is to store it in the fridge to make it last up to a week.
  • To freeze it wrap cooled loaf in plastic and again in foil and then place in the freezer for up to two months!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 415mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 806IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg