Betty Crocker Banana Bread Recipe With Vegetable Oil
Looking for a quick and easy banana bread recipe that is both delicious and healthy? Look no further than Betty Crocker's Banana Bread Recipe with Vegetable Oil! This recipe only takes a few minutes to prepare and uses simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
Ingredients
Before you get started, make sure you have the following ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Now that you have all of your ingredients, it's time to start baking! Here are the steps to follow:
- Heat your oven to 350°F. Grease the bottom only of 2 loaf pans, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 inches, or 1 loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches, with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix the sugar and oil with a spoon. Add the eggs, and beat well with the spoon.
- Stir in the mashed bananas, buttermilk and vanilla extract. Then, stir in the flour, baking soda and salt just until moistened. Stir in the nuts if you are using them. Pour into the pans.
- Bake 8-inch loaves for 1 hour, 9-inch loaf for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in the pans on a wire rack.
- Loosen the sides of the loaves from the pans, and remove from the pans to the wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days.
Tips and Tricks
Here are some helpful tips and tricks to make sure your Banana Bread comes out perfect every time:
- Make sure your bananas are ripe. The more ripe they are, the sweeter your bread will be.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by mixing 1/2 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice. Let it sit for a few minutes before using in the recipe.
- If you want to make your bread even healthier, you can substitute whole wheat flour for some or all of the all-purpose flour.
- Don't overmix your dough. Stir the ingredients just until they are moistened. Overmixing can lead to tough bread.
- If you want to make muffins instead of loaves, simply pour the batter into a greased muffin tin and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Conclusion
Betty Crocker's Banana Bread Recipe with Vegetable Oil is an easy and delicious way to use up those ripe bananas sitting on your counter. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can have warm, delicious banana bread in just a few hours. Plus, with the option to add nuts or substitute whole wheat flour, you can make this recipe even healthier. Give it a try today!