Banana Bread Recipe With Yogurt And Butter
Banana bread is a classic American favorite, and with this recipe, you can make it even better with the addition of yogurt and butter! This recipe is great for breakfast, snack time, or even dessert.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Mix in the yogurt until well combined.
- Stir in the mashed bananas, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the pan and let cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes:
- For a more moist bread, add an additional 1/4 cup of yogurt.
- This recipe can also be made into muffins. Simply adjust the baking time to 20-25 minutes.
- For a healthier twist, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
Conclusion
This banana bread recipe with yogurt and butter is easy to make and produces a delicious, moist, and flavorful loaf. It's perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. The addition of yogurt and butter gives this recipe an extra boost of flavor and moisture. So, next time you have some ripe bananas lying around, give this recipe a try!
