Classic Banana Bread
I made this simple banana bread with the intention of turning it into banana bread french toast. We had that for brunch a few years ago at The Waterlot in Bermuda. It. was. amazing. I had been wondering how and what they did to make it ever since! I came across this recipe that I wanted to try and, well, everyone ate the bread before I could even make it! Since they all loved it so much, I figured I’d post the recipe as a precursor to the Banana Bread French Toast and for anyone that needs a good basic recipe that you can then adjust and add to your taste. French toast recipe will be coming soon!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 6 tbsp butter, melted and cooled
ADD-INS
- 1/2 cup of walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or peanut butter chips
- 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Spray a loaf pan with nonstick spray
- Sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl - set aside
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, buttermilk, eggs, butter and vanilla until well combined
- Gently fold the banana mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined and the mixture looks chunky (if you're adding in any of the 'add-ins' fold them in now)
- Pour the mixture into your prepped loaf pan and bake for 55 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean
Recipe adapted from Just A Taste
