Ingredients for Best Ever Banana Bread
- White Sugar
- Butter
- Mashed Bananas
- 4 large eggs
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
How to Make Best Ever Banana Bread
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Add 4 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mash 4 very ripe bananas and stir them into the wet ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (My cousin's recipe said 45-60 minutes, but I've found 55-65 works best for perfectly baked loaves.)
- Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
96g
Fat
31g
Carbs
13g
