Description
Indulge in the delightful warmth of Buttermilk Banana Bread, a cherished recipe that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This moist and flavorful bread features ripe bananas and buttermilk, creating a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. You can easily customize it with your favorite nuts or chocolate chips, making it a versatile treat for any occasion. Whether you’re sharing it at family gatherings or savoring it during quiet moments, each slice is a nostalgic reminder of home cooking.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with lemon juice)
- 2 1/4 cups very ripe mashed bananas (about 5 medium bananas)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F and prepare two 9×5-inch loaf pans with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. If using pecans, add them now.
- In another bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until fluffy. Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition. Stir in mashed bananas.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg