Description
Rich Paula Deen banana bread celebrates Southern comfort with moist, golden perfection. Warm spices and ripe bananas merge into a delightful loaf that welcomes you straight to grandmother’s kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups)
- 2¼ cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 325°F (160°C) and lightly coating a 9×5-inch (23×13 centimeters) loaf pan with flour-infused baking spray.
- Create a dry ingredient base by thoroughly whisking flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl until uniformly combined.
- Transform ripe bananas into a smooth puree, then merge with melted unsalted butter, room-temperature eggs, and pure vanilla extract in a separate bowl, ensuring a consistent liquid mixture.
- Gently incorporate the banana mixture into the flour blend, using delicate folding motions to maintain a tender texture. Avoid aggressive stirring to prevent developing tough bread.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even distribution and professional appearance.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 55-65 minutes, monitoring until a wooden skewer emerges clean when inserted into the bread’s center.
- Allow the banana bread to rest inside the pan for 10 minutes, which helps stabilize its structure and prevents crumbling.
- Carefully extract the loaf from the pan and position on a wire cooling rack, permitting complete cooling to room temperature before slicing.
- Preserve freshness by storing the banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature, consuming within 3-4 days for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Give bread a quick temperature test near the end of baking to prevent dryness, using a toothpick that reveals clean or minimal crumbs as your accuracy guide.
- Prevent dense texture by mixing ingredients gently, stopping precisely when components blend without aggressive stirring that toughens the delicate mixture.
- Allow melted butter to reach room temperature before incorporation, ensuring eggs won’t accidentally scramble and maintaining smooth batter consistency.
- Employ precise flour measurement technique by spooning ingredients into cups and leveling with a knife, avoiding compacted measurements that create heavy bread.
- Select ultra-ripe bananas featuring deep brown spots, which guarantee maximum natural sweetness and intensified fruity essence throughout your baked treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 287 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 241 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 52 mg