Old Fashioned Banana Bread

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Benjamin

Old Fashioned Banana Bread

A moist and delicious banana bread recipe that captures the essence of classic banana bread. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

4 Ripe Bananas mashed
2 cups All Purpose Flour
1 cup Brown Sugar
1 cup Butter softened
2 Eggs
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 cup Walnuts optional

Equipment

Mixing bowl
loaf pan,
Fork
oven

Method

Preheat and Prep

Mash the Bananas

Cream the Butter and Sugar

Add the Wet Ingredients

Whisk the Dry Ingredients

Combine

Bake

Cool

Notes

For the best texture, use very ripe bananas. Adding a tablespoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt can make the bread ultra plush. This recipe can also be made vegan by replacing the eggs with flax eggs and using a vegan butter substitute.