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Buttermilk Banana bread


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  • Author: Fadela
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Description

Easy buttermilk banana bread recipe for an ultra moist and tasty bread (for a 10 inch / 25 cm loaf pan) 10-12 slices


Ingredients

 

 

  • 115 g (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 100 g (½ cup) granulated sugar
  • 50 g (⅓ cup) brown sugar
  • 3 bananas (about 350 g), mashed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 120 ml (½ cup) buttermilk – see notes for substitutes
  • 200 g (1⅓ cups) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line or grease a 10-inch (25 cm) loaf pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving a few small chunks.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar for 2–3 minutes, until light and creamy.
  5. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then beat again for 1 minute.
  6. Mix in the buttermilk and mashed bananas until combined.
  7. Gently fold in the flour mixture with a spatula, just until you have a smooth banana bread batter—don’t overmix.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 40–45 minutes, until golden brown.
  9. Test with a toothpick inserted into the center: if it comes out clean, the buttermilk banana bread is done; if not, bake a few more minutes.
  10. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Storage: Keep your buttermilk banana bread in an airtight container for 4–5 days at room temperature, or freeze up to 3 months.

Tips & Substitutions:

  • Weigh ingredients with an electronic scale for the best results.
  • Make homemade buttermilk by mixing 1 cup milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar.
  • Replace buttermilk with plain yogurt or sour cream diluted with a little milk.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: bread, cake, Dessert
  • Cuisine: american

Nutrition

  • Calories: 219
  • Sugar: 15
  • Sodium: 216
  • Fat: 8
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 33
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 4
  • Cholesterol: 59