The Family Banana Bread Recipe

The Family Banana Bread Recipe

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I’m pretty sure this recipe originated with another one of my sister-in-laws (thanks Rachel!). Hey, what can I say? I have some pretty cool sister-in-laws!

Anyhoo, I’m pretty sure the whole family uses this recipe and has for years.

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*Mom tip: When you find a recipe that is awesome – you stick with it!

The Family Banana Bread Recipe

  • Yield: 1 loaf
  • Prep Time: 15 minuets
  • Cook Time: 1 1/2 hours

Ingredients

  • 1/2 C butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 C sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 C sifted flour
  • 4 tbsp buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 C mashed bananas (about 3-4 very ripe bananas)
  • 1 C chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix butter and sugar on low to medium speed until creamy.

  2. Add eggs, one at a time.

  3. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients (baking soda, salt, and flour). Slowly add to wet ingredients.

  4. Add the buttermilk, vanilla, pecans (if desired) and mashed bananas. Mix until just combined. Try not to overmix.

  5. Pour batter into a greased loaf pan.

  6. Bake at 350 degrees for up to 1 1/2 hours or until a toothpick comes clean after insertion.


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