Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
0.5 cup

butter

softened

1.5 cup

sugar

1 cup

mashed banana

mashed

1 unit

egg

2 cup

flour

1 tsp

baking powder

1 tsp

baking soda

1 tsp

salt

0.75 cup

sour milk

1 tsp

vanilla

2 tsp

sugar

0.5 tsp

cinnamon

Step 1
~9 min

Cream together the butter, sugar, mashed bananas, and egg.

Step 2
~9 min

In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~9 min

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour milk, ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in the vanilla.

Step 4
~9 min

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

Step 5
~9 min

Mix the cinnamon and 2 teaspoons of sugar together.

Step 6
~9 min

Grease a loaf pan and dust it with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Step 7
~9 min

Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Step 8
~9 min

Bake for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9
~9 min

Let cool before slicing and serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.

Do not overmix the batter.

Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The banana bread can be made a day ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Pairs well with coffee or tea.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cream cheese
Walnuts
Fresh berries

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

A comfort food staple in American cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Breakfast
Brunch
Holiday gatherings

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Snack
Baking
Comfort food

Popularity Score

75/100

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