Ingredients for Bet On It Banana Bread By Marjie Lapagna
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup melted unsalted margarine
- 3-4 ripe mashed bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ¼ cup brown sugar (for sprinkling, optional)
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (for sprinkling, optional)
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How to Make Bet On It Banana Bread By Marjie Lapagna
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8x4 inch loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup buttermilk.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently blend with a wooden spoon until just combined.
- Add ½ cup melted unsalted margarine and mix until incorporated.
- Add 3-4 ripe mashed bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed) and ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional). Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spoon batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
- Sprinkle tops with an additional ¼ cup brown sugar and chopped nuts (optional).
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve with butter or your favorite spread.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
22 g
Sugar
167g
Fat
16g
Carbs
26g
