Banana Bread

In my opinion, banana bread is one of those wonderful entry-points into baking. It’s easy and delicious, and with the right recipe, just about error proof! This recipe contains a secret ingredient that helps to make it more consistent and less likely to be dried out. And just in case you don’t have any applesauce handy – I’ve included my backup recipe as well, that turns out just as tasty!

This recipe is also a great one for modifying! Do you like walnuts or chocolate chips in your banana bread? Add them! A quarter cup of either would be plenty to add an extra dimension of flavor and texture.

Equipment I use:

Lodge Cast Iron Loaf Pan

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Banana Bread

An easy beginner recipe, ready for modification.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Course Bread, Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 1 loaf

Equipment

• loaf pan

Ingredients

  

• 3 bananas very ripe (should be about 1½ cups mashed)
• ⅓ cup butter melted
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ⅛ tsp salt
• ½ cup sugar (see note)
• 4 oz applesauce
• 1 egg beaten
• ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional, see note)
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ cup all purpose flour

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease (or butter) a standard 4×8 loaf pan.
• In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
• Mix in baking soda, salt, sugar, egg, applesauce, cinnamon if using, nutmeg and vanilla thoroughly.
• Once the above ingredients are thoroughly mixed in, mix in all-purpose flour. Only mix until just combined and moistened.
• Pour batter into loaf pan and bake for ~1 hour. Test with a toothpick inserted into the center and be sure that it comes out clean.
• Allow to cool before serving or storing.

Notes

• Note on the applesauce: 4 oz is perfectly a Mott’s single serving applesauce cup. If you are using unsweetened applesauce you may wish to add a small amount more sugar. If you are using cinnamon flavored applesauce you do not need to add additional cinnamon to the recipe.

 

Alternative Recipe:

Follow all of the instructions above, with the following ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 3 bananas
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1 egg
• pinch salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• pinch cinnamon
• dash vanilla
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup wheat flour

Keyword banana, banana bread, bread