Banana Bread
I have had over ripe bananas in my kitchen on two separate occasions in the last few weeks.
Every time I get set to find my Auntie Anne’s recipe, I come back and the bananas are gone!
Well, this time I hid those bananas, (in my Christmas present hiding place) and went in search of that recipe.
I just couldn’t find it. I know it is here somewhere so I searched the web for a similar one.
But I did find this!!
These are the INGREDIENTS You will need:
- 3 or 4 ripe bananas smashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar can easily reduce to 3/4 cup
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
These are the INSTRUCTIONS For Preparation:
- No need for a mixer for this recipe. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). With a wooden spoon, mix butter into the mashed bananas in a large mixing bowl. Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in. Add the flour last, mix.
- Pour mixture into a buttered 4×8 inch loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour.
- Cool on a rack. Remove from pan and slice to serve.
Smells good so far! I can’t wait to try out some others.
I know your family will love this Banana Bread.
It is moist and rises high. The golden brown crust is absolutely impossible to resist.
You guests will be wowed when you serve it.
And in these times in 2020 when it is hard to grocery shop or even get items you need, this banana bread requires nothing that isn’t already in your pantry!
This bread is highly adaptable to your own taste.
Simply add chocolate chips, walnuts, blueberries or even strawberries for a distinct taste.
You can even butter it although it doesn’t need it.
Enjoy!
For the best banana bread see my Secret to Really Good Banana Bread.
Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 3 or 4 ripe bananas smashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar can easily reduce to 3/4 cup
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
Instructions
- No need for a mixer for this recipe. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). With a wooden spoon, mix butter into the mashed bananas in a large mixing bowl. Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in. Add the flour last, mix.
- Pour mixture into a buttered 4×8 inch loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour.
- Cool on a rack. Remove from pan and slice to serve.
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With the three day weekend coming up and a bunch of bananas that will be super ripe…I have a feeling this may be the perfect time to make banana bread!
Anytime you have ripe bananas is the right time. I had a gream last night I had two bunchesa here. Like the ones just cut from the tree?? I was giving them away all night. LOL. Enjoy, Colleen!
Banana Bread is one of my favorites!! My MIL makes the small ones for us and puts a little icing on top! YUM!!
Thanks for linking up at Live Life Well
Blessings,
Amy
I am just learning to use those mini loaf pans more. It makes a perfect size for the lunch box. I am glad you like them! Enjoy your evening!
There’s nothing like a slice of banana bread with a cup of tea or coffee! Your Auntie Anne’s recipe sounds delicious, Marilyn. Thank you so much for sharing this family recipe with the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Hope you have a lovely week ahead!
Thank you April. I love making this with my granddaughter. I want her to carry on the tradition. Enjoy your evening!
Who doesn’t love banana bread? Banana bread reminds me of my sister and my girls, they’re all wonderful banana bread makers. 🙂
I remember making this bread with my grandma. Sweet memories! Enjoy your evening.
LOL, Marilyn, we need to hide our bananas too if my daughter wants to make banana bread. If my hubby’s not using them to feed our stag horn fern then my son mushes them up with peanut butter for his sandwiches. Can’t wait to try this recipe
It seems my husband is always complaining about brown bananas. Yet when I get to them they are eaten!! Thx Michelle. Have a wonderful week!
This recipe looks easy and yummy – my 2 highest criteria! I have a bunch of overripe bananas on my counter right now. I will give this a try! Thank you.
It is quick too! I love how I always have everything I need for banana bread on hand. Have a great week!
I absolutely love banana bread and am looking forward to giving your recipe a try. Pinned! Thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go!
Thank you so much Chas for the pin. I know you will enjoy this bread. Have a wonderful week!
I love banana bread. This looks so delicious!
Thank you Cherryl. I hope you get a chance to try it! Have a wonderful week!
I love a banana bread, this is a little different to my usual recipe so I will give it a try #thought”full”[email protected]_karendennis
I hope you like it Karen. It is a great variation. Have a wonderful week!
banana bread is always a favourite here – delicious 🙂 #wineddownwednesday
Thank you Ema. We love banana bread too. Have a wonderful week!
One of my favorite sweet breads! Thanks for sharing your recipe with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Thank you Jann for allowing me to share my banana bread!! Have a good week.
love banana bread, I am always making versions of this classic recipe because I always have bananas going ripe! x
This is a common bread in my home. As you say, bananas get ripe too fast! Have a great week!
Love banana bread can you ever have too many recipes for it I wonder….. that would be a NO! Thank you for linking to #CookBlogShare
I agree Jacqui. I have more than a few recipes too. It depends on the way I want it and the add ins too. Have a great week!
Nothing like some good banana bread and a cup of coffee in the morning! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party – and Happy Mother’s Day!
I think so too Helen. Banana bread and coffe, a little butter too. Have a great week!
Hi Marilyn, this recipe is very similiar to the one that I make! The bread looks so good.
There are so many great banana bread recipes. I am glad we share this one! Enjoy and have a wonderful week.
Marlyn, having dirty dishes in your sink, often, well it pays of, because everything you post like this banana bread, is fabulous. Please don’t stop yummy!
Thank you for such kind words Ivory. It is nice to hear good reviews!! Enjoy and have a wonderful week.
I love banana bread! I always save my ripe bananas thinking I will make some and then I finally throw them away. I need to follow your recipe and actually make some this time! Thank you for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty
Thank you Lori. I found about 8 bananas in my freezer waiting to make something with them. Looks like I need to follow my own advice. Have a great day!
You can never go wrong with banana bread it is always a hit for afternoon tea. Thanks Marilyn for linking up and sharing your recipe at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. Have a great week!
Since I always have bananas and it is so easy to whip up I serve it a lot. I wish you a wonderful week!
YUM! Thank you Marilyn for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I shared your post on Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, and Twitter.
Thank you so much for the shares! Have a great week.
We do love banana bread and I have some on the counter that need to be made into bread. Thank you for the reminder. 🙂
Glad I could help. I have been thinking for 4 days I need to take some bananas from the freezer and make some loaves. I get up and promptly forget!! Have a blessed week!