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The Ultimate Buttermilk Banana Bread

This best ever banana bread recipe uses buttermilk as a secret ingredient that creates wonderfully moist texture with the perfect balance of sweetness and tang.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 307
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 3-4 very ripe bananas mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the beaten eggs to the butter mixture and mix well.
  5. Stir in the mashed bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Be careful not to overmix!
  7. If using nuts, fold them in gently.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 70-80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 221mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28g
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