Try this Banana Nut Bread recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 63.6712764367398 g
- Cholesterol 260.653166830416 mg
- Fat 27.6279680872328 g
- Fiber 1.19507941673106 g
- Protein 9.87346298775373 g
- Saturated Fat 13.6352889663476 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (155g)
- Sodium 222.203105092135 mg
- Sugar 62.4761970200087 g
- Trans Fat 2.39135901175783 g
- Calories 533 calories
Step-by-step
- Combine flour,salt & soda and set aside
- Soften butter, add to brown sugar and mix, add buttermilk and eggs and mix well,gradually add flour mixture till well blended
- Add mashed bananas and mix well, add nuts if desired
- Pour into 2 greased loaf pans
- Bake 350 for 55-65 minutes
- If using dark pan you may want to reduce the heat by 25 degrees
- Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- If making 8 smaller loafs bake for 25-30 minutes.
Are those skins dark enough yet, or should the fruit sit on the counter another day? American home bakers first popularized quick breads containing potassium-rich tropical fruit during the Great Depression, utilizing household baking soda to achieve rise without yeast when leavening agents were scarce. Modern kitchens benefit from letting starches fully convert to simple sugars until the peels turn completely speckled and soft. Incorporating chopped pecans introduces a distinct structural crunch that contrasts against the tender crumb.
- Reduce oven temperature by 25 degrees Fahrenheit when using dark metal loaf pans to prevent premature crust browning.
- Test center doneness by inserting a wooden toothpick into the thickest part; it should emerge clean without wet batter clinging to it.
- Standard loaf pans require 55 to 65 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, whereas eight smaller mini-loaves finish baking in just 25 to 30 minutes.
- Combine regular milk with a measured acid like white vinegar at a standard one-to-one ratio if buttermilk is unavailable.
Proper timing ensures the butter and brown sugar emulsify smoothly before the dry elements enter the bowl. Storing the finished loaves wrapped tightly at room temperature maintains moisture for up to four days.
