Paula Deen's Best Banana Bread Recipe
If you're looking for a recipe for a delicious, moist and perfect banana bread, then you're in luck! Food Network celebrity chef, Paula Deen has a recipe that is sure to become your go-to for all your banana bread cravings.
This recipe uses simple ingredients that are easy to find, and it's perfect for using up those overripe bananas that you have sitting on your kitchen counter. Not only is it easy to make, but it's also a great way to use up those bananas before they go bad.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Before you get started, make sure to preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Instructions:
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the eggs, mashed bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- If desired, fold in chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool before slicing and serving.
This recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch or as an afternoon snack. It's moist and flavorful, and the addition of nuts adds an extra crunch that is sure to please.
So the next time you find yourself with overripe bananas, don't throw them away. Instead, use them to make this delicious banana bread recipe from Paula Deen, and enjoy a tasty treat that's sure to become a family favorite.