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Banana Bread

Cultural Context

Banana bread is a popular quick bread that originated in the United States during the Great Depression. It became a staple in American households due to its simplicity and the ability to use overripe bananas that might otherwise go to waste. Today, it is enjoyed as a snack or dessert and can be found in various adaptations, including nut and chocolate chip variations.

AmericanUSdessert
50 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
1/4 cup cinnamon sugar (to dust buttered pans)
1/3 cup butter (softened)
1 1/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
4 mashed bananas (very ripe)
1 cup sour cream (full fat)
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
2 1/4 cups flour (fresh ground or all purpose)
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips (optional)

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

More nutritious option.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Lower in saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Natural sweetener.

1

Adjust the oven rack to the middle of the oven.

2

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.

3

Generously butter 2 - 7" loaf pans.

4

Dust buttered pans with cinnamon sugar.

5

In a large mixing bowl, blend softened butter and sugar together.

6

Mash bananas and add to the mixing bowl.

7

Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla, and mix all ingredients in the bowl well.

8

Then, add the rest of your dry ingredients: flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt, then MIX till all dry ingredients are incorporated evenly.

9

*Optional - Stir in chopped pecans or mini chocolate chips.

10

Pour batter into buttered and dusted loaf pans.

11

Bake at 325 for 1 hour and 10 minutes, OR till an inserted toothpick comes out clean from the center of the loaf.

12

Remove from the oven, and let the bread cool completely before cutting.

13

Cut loaf with a bread knife for best results.... Enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

Mixer or mixing bowlMeasuring cupsBread panHot pads

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Banana Loaf

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