The Best Ever Banana Bread Recipe

Zest and Spice Co

Servings

12

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

80 minutes

Calories

307

Category

Baking

This is my ultimate banana bread recipe, and I truly believe it’s the best one I’ve ever tasted! The texture is incredibly moist, making each bite melt in your mouth. Plus, it freezes beautifully, so you can enjoy it whenever you crave a slice of delicious homemade banana bread. I usually bake it in three small loaf pans, which gives it a perfect shape and helps it cook evenly. Just keep in mind that if you’re using smaller pans, you may need to adjust the baking time slightly to ensure the bread is perfectly baked. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe will surely become your go-to for making the most delicious banana bread!

The Best Ever Banana Bread Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs, beaten

  • 1 cup mashed bananas

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • ⅓ cup buttermilk

  • 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour

  • 1 ½ cup white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup chopped pecans, optional

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

  2. Mix eggs, bananas, oil, and buttermilk together in a large bowl until well combined.

  3. Sift flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt into a separate large bowl.

  4. Stir flour mixture into the banana mixture until combined. Gently fold in pecans.

  5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 1 hour and 20 minutes.

  7. Cut into slices and enjoy!

Banana Bread

The Best Ever Banana Bread

This is my ultimate banana bread recipe, and I truly believe it’s the best one I’ve ever tasted! The texture is incredibly moist, making each bite melt in your mouth. Plus, it freezes beautifully, so you can enjoy it whenever you crave a slice of delicious homemade banana bread. I usually bake it in three small loaf pans, which gives it a perfect shape and helps it cook evenly. Just keep in mind that if you’re using smaller pans, you may need to adjust the baking time slightly to ensure the bread is perfectly baked. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe will surely become your go-to for making the most delicious banana bread!

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