Famous Banana Bread Recipe

Recreate the magic of Flour Bakery in Boston with Chef Joanne Chang's renowned banana bread recipe! This moist and delicious loaf is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat. Get ready to bake up a batch of pure banana bliss.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 622 kcal
Protein 17g
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Ingredients for Famous Banana Bread

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How to Make Famous Banana Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan, or line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. In a large bowl, beat ¾ cup granulated sugar and 2 large eggs with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 10 minutes).
  5. Beat in ½ cup vegetable oil until well combined.
  6. Add 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium), ½ cup crème fraîche, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in the dry ingredients and ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional).
  8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

185g

Fat

24g

Carbs

27g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Famous Banana Bread?

Famous Banana Bread takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Famous Banana Bread?

Famous Banana Bread has approximately 622 calories per serving, with about 17 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates and 47 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Famous Banana Bread?

The key ingredients for Famous Banana Bread are All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Ground Cinnamon, Salt, Sugar, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.

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