Bet On It Banana Bread By Marjie Lapagna Recipe

Ingredients for Bet On It Banana Bread By Marjie Lapagna

• Unbleached Flour
• 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 large eggs
• Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup melted unsalted margarine
• Bananas
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

How to Make Bet On It Banana Bread By Marjie Lapagna

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8x4 inch loaf pans.
2. 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.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup buttermilk.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently blend with a wooden spoon until just combined.
5. Add ½ cup melted unsalted margarine and mix until incorporated.
6. 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.
7. Spoon batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
8. Sprinkle tops with an additional ¼ cup brown sugar and chopped nuts (optional).
9. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Slice and serve with butter or your favorite spread.