Best Banana Bread

By CMRad

Best banana bread recipe I’ve found so far! I did 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar and ended up baking it for 65-75 minutes.

Bread
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 60 min
Total Time: 1 hr 15 min
Ingredients
  • 1/2 Cup Butter, Softened To Room Temp
  • 1 Cup Packed Light Brown Sugar Or White Sugar (I Did Half And Half)
  • 2 Large Eggs, Room Temp
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
  • 3 Large Overripe Bananas, Mashed
  • 1/2 Cup Buttermilk, Room Temp
  • 2 Cups Ap Flour
  • 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Cinnamon
  • 3/4 Cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips, Dusted In Flour
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350℉ (177℃). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer, cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  3. With the mixer on low, add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition until just combined. Add vanilla and mashed bananas and mix on low to combine.
  4. While the mixer is running, slowly pour in the buttermilk and continue to mix until combined. Turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Whisk to combine.
  6. Add all of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in chopped walnuts, if desired.
  7. Pour batter into a 9x5-inch loaf pan and bake in preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the bread comes out clean. Allow bread to cool completely on a wire rack. (I ended up baking for 65+ minutes. Took it out when the ends came out clear on a toothpick but the middle still seemed underbaked/soupy)
  8. Remove banana bread from the loaf pan and transfer to a serving platter. Slice, serve and enjoy!
  9. Original recipe: https://www.queensleeappetit.com/the-most-amazing-banana-bread/
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