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Add Ins Bread Recipe

This versatile banana bread recipe, sourced from a cherished Firebaugh, California church cookbook, is a family favorite! It's incredibly adaptable—use your favorite mix-ins to create a unique loaf every time. Our go-to version features perfectly moist banana bread with irresistible flavor. Get ready to bake up a batch of deliciousness!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 196.8 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
Add Ins Bread

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Add Ins Bread

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • Vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Baking Powder
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Nuts
  • Fruit
  • Apple
  • Applesauce
  • Apricot
  • Banana
  • Carrot
  • Cherries
  • Dates
  • Eggplant
  • Fig
  • Marmalade
  • Mincemeat
  • Orange
  • Peach
  • Pineapple
  • Pumpkin
  • Raisins
  • Raspberries
  • Rhubarb
  • Yam
  • Zucchini

How to Make Add Ins Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth. Add eggs and oil; mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in your choice of add-ins (see suggestions below).
  6. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Enjoy your delicious homemade banana bread!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Chef's secret: layers of flavor make a dish truly memorable! Consider what a little extra something could bring – perhaps a touch of acidity like a good vinegar or citrus zest, a hint of smokiness from paprika, a bit of umami from mushrooms or soy sauce, or a sprinkle of toasted nuts for texture. Experiment and taste as you go!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

54g

Fat

7g

Carbs

8g

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