Whether you choose the classic banana bread recipe or the easy version with mayonnaise, you’re sure to enjoy a delicious, homemade treat. Both recipes
How to Make Banana Bread: Two Delicious Recipes
Banana bread is a comforting, delicious treat that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. Here are two easy-to-follow banana bread recipes: a classic version and a slightly unconventional easy recipe with mayonnaise. Let’s get started!
1. Classic Banana Bread Recipe
This traditional banana bread recipe is moist, flavorful, and packed with ripe bananas. You can even add walnuts for extra crunch!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups (440 grams) mashed bananas (about 4 large ripe bananas)
- 1/2 cup (80 grams) chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Cream butter and sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Add mashed bananas: Gently fold in the mashed bananas using a spatula. The batter may look a bit curdled—this is normal!
Combine with dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Add walnuts (optional): If you’re adding walnuts, gently fold them into the batter.
Pour into loaf pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake: Bake for 60–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your classic banana bread! You can slice and serve it as-is or top it with butter or cream cheese for an extra treat.
2. Easy Banana Bread Recipe (with Mayonnaise)
This recipe may sound unconventional with the use of mayonnaise, but it’s a tried-and-true method that adds extra moisture to the banana bread. The result is a tender and delicious loaf!
Ingredients:
- 3 medium bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mash the bananas: In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in the mayonnaise and egg until combined.
Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Add pecans (optional): If using pecans, fold them into the batter.
Pour into loaf pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake: Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
This easy banana bread recipe is perfect when you want something simple yet incredibly moist and flavorful.
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