This banana bread recipe is easy, quick and one special ingredient gives it the best texture. I have been making this banana bread forever…or at least it seems like it. It’s one of those quick-gratification recipes. Throw it together, pop it in the oven and in about 30 minutes you have hot, yummy, sweet banana bread.
The ingredient I was referring to is baking powder…which I know is not usually considered special. BUT…this particular banana bread recipes calls for an entire tablespoon.
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- 1 stick butter room temp. 1/2 cup
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup mashed bananas about 2 medium
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups Flour
- 1 T. Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4if you use salted butter
Ingredients
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- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer combine butter, sugar, eggs, bananas, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt.
- Add dry ing. to butter/banana mixture and stir until well combined.
- Pour into prepared bread pans.
- Bake mini loaves for 25 min.
- Small loaves for 30-35 min.
- Large loaf for 45 min. or until pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Pan measurements:
mini = 2 1/2 in. x 4 in.
small = 3 in. x 5 1/2 in.
large = 9 in. x 5 in.
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I was able to get seven mini loaves from these measurements. I made hefty ones but if you backed off just a bit you could most likely get eight. This recipe makes three or four small loaves and one large loaf. If you use a large cookie scoop, this banana bread recipe makes twelve perfect muffins.
About the lemon juice…if you don’t have a lemon it’s not a big deal. The lemon juice just brightens the taste. Sometimes I zest the lemon and add the zest to the batter. Doing that produces sort of a Lemon Banana Bread and it’s delightful.
Tip: If you have too-ripe bananas but don’t have time to bake a batch of banana bread, put the bananas in a Ziploc bag and stick them in the freezer. When you are ready to use them, just let them sit out for about an hour. I leave the peel on but if you want to remove the peel before you freeze, that’s fine too.
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I love a good banana bread recipe! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday. :)
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The banana bread looks and sounds delishes.
I am so intrigued by the tablespoon of baking powder, and the idea of adding a little lemon! Bananas are a constant in our fruit bowl, so I will trying this recipe out soon !
Sounds like a nummy recipe…I will definitely try. I typically make my moms recipe, it has sour cream in it.
Thanks for the baking time tips along with pan sizes. I always seem to be guessing. Typically stay away from those minis. Now I will definitely try.
Have you ever tried the paper pans thst you tyoically see around the holiday?
Thanks for new pillow designs,just ordered the bike.Can’t wait to get it,screams summer to me.Hope each day is lighter for you.
I love the mini loaves. I am not a banana fan but since I am on a weight loss regime for a bit (my baking habits got out of hand and I am not fitting into my summer clothes) and my hubby loves banana bread it is something I can bake for him that won’t be a temptation for me. :) Love the extras like lemon, it probably really makes the flavors pop!
Oh Yummy ! Thank you Ann !
Another easy recipe I can depend on. Thanks Ann. Looking forward to your daughter’s guest post too! Have a happy weekend.
Sounds yummy. I bake for the ER here all the time and they will enjoy this.
Had not thought of using lemon juice/lemon zest in banana bread. Printed it and pinned it both!
Love Banana Bread!…will have to try this recipe….I have been using a recipe from Cook’s Illustrated for years…always up to a new banana bread recipe….the lemon added to the recipe sounds great.
Good morning Ann…. I have two bananas begging to become bread! I think I’ll try it today, looks fast and easy.
Thanks and have a lovely day and weekend!
Edie