Banana Bread Recipe That Makes 2 Loaves
Are you a fan of banana bread? Do you love the sweet aroma of freshly baked bread filling up your kitchen? Look no further, because we have the perfect recipe for you! Not only does it produce delicious banana bread, but it also makes two loaves, so you can share with your family and friends or freeze one for later.
Ingredients
- 6 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the sugars and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture a little at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the mashed bananas and chopped walnuts (if using).
- Grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans and divide the batter equally between them.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Cool the bread in the pans for 10 minutes before removing and placing on a wire rack to finish cooling.
Tips and Tricks
If you want to add a little something extra to your banana bread, consider swirling in a little cinnamon sugar or topping with a streusel mixture made of flour, brown sugar, and butter before baking.
Be sure to use very ripe bananas, as they will not only have the best flavor but also add moisture to the bread. If your bananas aren't quite ripe yet, you can speed up the process by placing them in a brown paper bag with an apple or kiwi for a day or two.
Banana bread freezes well, simply wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil before freezing for up to 3 months. Be sure to label the loaf with the date so you can keep track of when it was made!
Conclusion
This banana bread recipe that makes two loaves is the perfect way to use up those ripe bananas and enjoy a sweet treat at the same time. With a little patience and some simple ingredients, you'll have two delicious loaves of banana bread in no time!