Banana Bread

[natenapril]

Anyone here have a good recipe for Banana Bread? I made some last night and it wasn't very good. My DH loves Banana Bread but not the kind I made

 

[jenlynn0808]

Yes...it's called Pillsbury Quick Bread!

When he is really craving it DH (who prefers the pumpkin) will make it himself, he's even conquered using the batter to make muffins instead of the loaf.

 

[ColoradoMom!!]

I make Banana Bread all the time, and use a recipe from my Betty Crocker cookbook. It's ok, but ironically I was about to make some this afternoon, and wanted to try something different. Here's the one I will try today:

http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe...ge=1&rsc=comments_more#conversation-container

I always add mini chocolate chips instead of nuts anyway.

I've also used 3-4 bananas, but his recipe calls for 1 cup. I wonder how many bananas that will be?

 

[Goofyzgurl]

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
4 very ripe bananas
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1/2-1 cup chopped pecans/walnut
Directions
1Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2Mix dry ingredients.
3Mix butter, bananas & eggs.
4Mix dry ingredients into banana mix and stir in nuts.
5Bake 40-45 minutes.

My friend made this and it was sooo good. It's Paula Deen's recipe.

 

[disneyhand]

This recipe is an old family favorite from when I was a kid and everyone I make it for loves it. I make it as a cake or cupcakes though.

cream together:
1/2 c shortening (I prefer butter, which I soften)
1 1/2c sugar

then add and mix together:
2 eggs
3 bananas*
2c flour
1/4 t baking powder
3/4 t baking soda
1 t salt
1/4 c buttermilk**

pour batter in an un-greased 13x9 cake pan or make as cupcakes
bake @ 350 (cake 25-30 minutes, cupcakes around 20)

Remove from oven when top is golden brown. let cool 5-10 minutes, sprinkle the top with confectioner's sugar and try them while they are still warm, yum!!!!

* this turns out best when the bananas over ripe, in fact the "yuckier" the better! I let them get yucky just to make this

** add 1 t vinegar to 1/4 c milk for a buttermilk substitute. I like to make this first and let it sit while I add the other ingredients

 

[natenapril]

Yes...it's called Pillsbury Quick Bread!

LOL! Looking for the "real kind though

When he is really craving it DH (who prefers the pumpkin) will make it himself, he's even conquered using the batter to make muffins instead of the loaf.

DH Baking? He is really good at the grill though

I make Banana Bread all the time, and use a recipe from my Betty Crocker cookbook. It's ok, but ironically I was about to make some this afternoon, and wanted to try something different. Here's the one I will try today:

http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe...ge=1&rsc=comments_more#conversation-container

I always add mini chocolate chips instead of nuts anyway.

I've also used 3-4 bananas, but his recipe calls for 1 cup. I wonder how many bananas that will be?

OOHHHH! Thanks! The recipe I tried from allrecipes wasn't so hot but this sounds good.

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
4 very ripe bananas
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1/2-1 cup chopped pecans/walnut
Directions
1Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2Mix dry ingredients.
3Mix butter, bananas & eggs.
4Mix dry ingredients into banana mix and stir in nuts.
5Bake 40-45 minutes.

My friend made this and it was sooo good. It's Paula Deen's recipe.

YUM!! Paula Deen always has good stuff! Thanks so much!

This recipe is an old family favorite from when I was a kid and everyone I make it for loves it. I make it as a cake or cupcakes though.

cream together:
1/2 c shortening (I prefer butter, which I soften)
1 1/2c sugar

then add and mix together:
2 eggs
3 bananas*
2c flour
1/4 t baking powder
3/4 t baking soda
1 t salt
1/4 c buttermilk**

pour batter in an un-greased 13x9 cake pan or make as cupcakes
bake @ 350 (cake 25-30 minutes, cupcakes around 20)

Remove from oven when top is golden brown. let cool 5-10 minutes, sprinkle the top with confectioner's sugar and try them while they are still warm, yum!!!!

* this turns out best when the bananas over ripe, in fact the "yuckier" the better! I let them get yucky just to make this

** add 1 t vinegar to 1/4 c milk for a buttermilk substitute. I like to make this first and let it sit while I add the other ingredients

I never have buttermilk so thanks for the tip! I will try this one too! We are going to have alot of Banana Bread while I try to figure out the best recipe for my family! Thanks everyone.

 

[Jsme]

Buter Pecan Cake Mix
2 smashed bananas

Follow the Cake Mix directions and add smashed up bananas. I also add a few more pecans. Believe it or not it is very yummy.

 

[hentob]

The BEST banana bread from my FAVORITE cookbook

The Moosewood Cookbook by Mollie Katzen

http://deweymonster.com/?p=137

* 1-2 T butter
* ¼ c sesame seeds
* 1 c strong black coffee
* 2 c ripe bananas, mashed
* 1½ c butter, softenened
* 1¾ c brown sugar
* 4 eggs
* 2½ t vanilla extract
* ½ t almond extract (optional)
* 1 t orange zest (optional)
* 4 c flour
* 1 t salt
* ½ t baking soda
* 1 T baking powder
* ½ t nutmeg
* 2 t cinnamon
* ¾ c chopped walnuts or pecans, (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350º. Grease the pan(s) then sprinkle with sesame seeds and shake around until they stick.

Stir the coffee into the puréed bananas and set aside.

Beat butter and sugar together, then beat in eggs, one at a time. When fluffy, add vanilla, almond extract, and orange zest.

Sift together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

Gradually combine dry ingredients with the butter/eggs and banana/coffee mixture - don’t overmix. Stir in optional nuts.

Spread batter into pan(s) and bake for 35-50 minutes, until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.

Cool for one hour before slicing.

 

[ColoradoMom!!]

OK - so the Martha Stewart one is definitely moist - wow. It almost seems like it isn't cooked enough. I baked it for the full 70 minutes, and put a little batter in a muffin cup so the loaf pan wouldn't be too full.

I'll have to see what the family thinks, but I'm not too sure.

 

[Pikester]

Yes...it's called Pillsbury Quick Bread!

When he is really craving it DH (who prefers the pumpkin) will make it himself, he's even conquered using the batter to make muffins instead of the loaf.

Mine too! Sometimes I even add walnuts and a 1/2 cup of mushed banana.

 

[floridafam]

I make banana bread all the time and I use the recipe from the Betty Crocker cookbook. It turns out perfect every time. I use very ripe bananas and squish them until they get soupy.

I don't add nuts to mine. I like how light this recipe always turns out. My Mom always made banana bread and it always turned out real dark and I did not like it that way.

I make mini loaves or smaller loaves. The bread seems to stay more moist that way.

Good luck.

 

[jenlynn0808]

Mine too! Sometimes I even add walnuts and a 1/2 cup of mushed banana.

 

[Rella Bella]

I've never found one better than this, but I like a dense heavy bread. Gramma never used a recipe so it took some trial & error to get it exactly right. My son will eat an entire loaf in one sitting if he's not watched like a hawk. It never lasts more than 24 hours.

Enjoy:

Grandma’s Banana Bread

Preheat Oven to 350*

½ cup unsalted butter ½ cup unbleached white flour
¾ cup brown sugar 1 cup whole-wheat flour (less 2 tsps.)
1 egg
1 ¼ cups mashed banana 1 tsp baking soda
¼ cup plain yogurt ¾ tsp salt
1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (optional )

In large bowl, cream butter and sugar, then beat in egg.
In separate bowl mash bananas, then stir in yogurt. In
third bowl, mix all dry ingredients. Grease and flour one
regular or two small loaf pans. I often line the bottom
of the pan with parchment. When pans are ready, mix
all ingredients together with sugar mixture. You may add
½ cup chopped pecans, if desired. Turn into pan and bake
50 to 60 minutes, until toothpick comes out just clean.