This was my first attempt at making banana bread. As far as baking goes I’ve never made anything other than cakes and cupcakes.
But we had overly ripe bananas so I figured I would use them to make something yummy on Sunday.
I searched for a simple recipe with stuff I already had and found a good one on Sparkpeople.
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 large bananas
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp nutmeg (I used 1 tsp of vanilla instead!)
Directions
Makes one standard loaf size, approx 12 servings (slices).
Cream butter and sugar. This was the first time I have ever done that so I had to look up directions online for how to do it, which I then sort of followed because I used a fork to mix instead of a mixer. It took longer but was more satisfying. It turned out well!
Add beaten eggs and bananas.
Add sifted flour, soda and vanilla (or nutmeg…. vanilla and baking soda is a fun reaction!).
Mix well.
Pour into greased loaf pan. I added nuts to the top as well.
Bake at 350F for 50 minutes. Toothpick inserted into center should come out clean when loaf is done.
Voila! Everyone who had a piece said it tasted good. For my first try it was great!
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I LOVE banana bread!! Looks good! When I cream butter, I generally heat it up for a few seconds in the microwave first, or leave it out for a while from the fridge. Just as long as you don’t melt it. It makes it easier to cream. To me, baking is so much more fun than cooking. :)
Baking is WAAAAY more than cooking.
You’ve inspired me to make Banana bread! I’ve had to find another recipe as I don’t have any butter and only two bananas. I’ll let you know how it turns out. :)
Awesome! Definitely let me know how it goes. I loved making it!