Ultimate Banana Bliss Bread
Indulge in the rich, aromatic delight of our Ultimate Banana Bliss Bread! This recipe celebrates the unmistakable flavor of overripe bananas, ensuring each slice is moist, tender, and bursting with banana goodness. The perfect comfort food, great for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of the day, it toasts beautifully, enhancing its natural sweetness. Ideal for using those black-speckled, ultra-ripe bananas that are often overlooked, this bread is a must-try for any banana lover!
12
Servings
169
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
2 cups (sifted)
baking soda
1 teaspoon (none)
salt
1/4 teaspoon (none)
butter
1/2 cup (softened)
brown sugar
3/4 cup (packed)
eggs
2 large (beaten)
very overripe bananas
2 1/3 cups (mashed)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Lightly grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
3
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
4
In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
5
Incorporate the beaten eggs into the butter-sugar mixture and blend well.
6
Add the mashed very overripe bananas (2 1/3 cups) to the mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
7
Gradually add the banana mixture to the dry flour mixture, stirring gently just until moistened. Be careful not to overmix.
8
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, using a spatula to smooth the top.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10
Once done, allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
6.5g
Fat
27g
Carbs
1.3g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ultimate Banana Bliss Bread?
Ultimate Banana Bliss Bread is a rich, aromatic quick bread that celebrates the flavor of overripe bananas, resulting in a moist and tender treat.
How many servings does this banana bread recipe yield?
This recipe yields 12 servings.
What is the calorie count per serving?
Each serving contains 169 calories.
What temperature should I preheat my oven to?
You should preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
What size loaf pan is required for this recipe?
A 9 x 5 inch loaf pan is recommended.
How much all-purpose flour is needed?
The recipe requires 2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
What type of sugar should I use?
You should use 3/4 cup of packed brown sugar.
How much butter is needed and how should it be prepared?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of softened butter.
How many eggs are used in the batter?
The recipe uses 2 large, beaten eggs.
How many cups of mashed bananas are necessary?
You will need 2 1/3 cups of mashed, very overripe bananas.
What is the total fat content per slice?
There are 6.5g of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in a single serving?
Each slice contains 27g of carbohydrates.
What is the protein content of this banana bread?
Each serving provides 1.3g of protein.
What kind of bananas are best for this recipe?
Very overripe, black-speckled bananas are ideal for the best flavor and moisture.
How should I prepare the loaf pan?
Lightly grease the loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
What are the dry ingredients that need sifting?
Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
How should the butter and brown sugar be combined?
Cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
When do I add the mashed bananas to the mix?
Add the mashed bananas to the creamed butter, sugar, and egg mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
How should I combine the wet and dry mixtures?
Gradually add the banana mixture to the dry flour mixture, stirring gently just until moistened.
Why is it important not to overmix the batter?
Overmixing can affect the texture; stir only until the ingredients are moistened.
How long does the bread take to bake?
Bake the bread for 60-65 minutes.
How can I tell if the banana bread is finished baking?
The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
How long should the bread cool in the pan?
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it.
Where should I place the bread to finish cooling?
Turn the bread out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Is this bread suitable for breakfast?
Yes, it is a great comfort food for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of day.
Can this banana bread be toasted?
Yes, it toasts beautifully, which enhances its natural sweetness.
What amount of baking soda is required?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
What amount of salt is used?
Use 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
Is this recipe considered easy?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe and a bakery-style quick bread.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 7 main ingredients required for this recipe.