There is nothing like a good Homemade Banana Bread. The warmth of perfectly ripe bananas that blends so perfectly with a delicate hint of cinnamon, creating a moist and flavourful treat. Spread a little butter over a slice while its still warm and I promise you will win their hearts!
the secret is out: ripen the bananas instantly
So you want to make banana bread but your bananas are just not ripe enough? Here is a little hack for getting those bananas to the perfect ripeness!
What you will need to do to get those bananas perfectly ripened for your recipe is to start by pre-heating your oven to 350 degrees.
Now throw the bananas onto a parchment lined baking sheet and pop them into the oven. Let them hang out in the oven for approximately 10 minutes. Pull them out and cool. Your bananas are perfectly ripened and ready for baking!
Another trick on the flip side. So the scenario is that your bananas are too ripe but you don’t want to use them quite yet. Throw your bananas in a Zip Loc Freezer bag and pop them into the freezer for when you are ready to use them. When you plan to use them you can run them under cool water or keep them out until they are thawed out.
Your bananas are perfectly ready for baking!
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tips for baking the banana bread:
Have you ever experienced making one large banana bread in a 8.5 x 4.5 loaf pan and then the banana bread bakes quicker on the outer part and yet the inside isn’t baked through? A stressful situation in the kitchen for sure!
I have a wonderful way for making banana bread stress free I promise!
I love to buy small loaf pans from the Dollar Store and I will make two smaller banana breads out of this one-recipe! They will bake in half the time and also they will bake more evenly. I think you will find it a better way for making your banana bread.
The smaller banana bread loaves are so nice for sharing as a gift or bring one to a neighbour! The joy of sharing baked goods with friends and family is very rewarding!
Ingredients:
The ingredients that you will need to make this banana bread are:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purose flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripened bananas (see above for quick-ripen instructions)
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions:
Instructions for Quick-Ripening Bananas
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Place 3 bananas onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool.
- Smash with a fork.
Instructions for Banana Bread Recipe:
- Keep the oven heated to 350 degrees.
- Grease 2 small tin loaf pans with butter or baking spray.
- Sift flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt into a bowl. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, use a hand mixer to soften the butter quickly. Add in the sugar(s) and blend until the butter and sugar are incorporated. Add the smashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla. Blend until well combined.
- Pour the flour mixture into the the sugar/banana mix all at once. Using a spatula mix the batter into just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter between the two tin loaf pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 25-30 minutes. Stick a toothpick in the middle and if it removes clean the banana bread is ready.
- Cool on a rack. remove the banana breads from the tin loaf pans and cool on a wire rack and on their side. This will prevent the bread from going mushy.
- Spread butter on a slice while its warm for maximum goodness!
Quick Ripening Homemade Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purose flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripened bananas see above for quick-ripen instructions
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
Instructions for Quick-Ripening Bananas
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Place 3 bananas onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool.
- Smash with a fork.
Instructions for Banana Bread Recipe:
- Keep the oven heated to 350 degrees.
- Grease 2 small tin loaf pans with butter or baking spray.
- Sift flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt into a bowl. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, use a hand mixer to soften the butter quickly. Add in the sugar(s) and blend until the butter and sugar are incorporated. Add the smashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla. Blend until well combined.
- Pour the flour mixture into the the sugar/banana mix all at once. Using a spatula mix the batter into just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter between the two tin loaf pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 25-30 minutes. Stick a toothpick in the middle and if it removes clean the banana bread is ready.
- Cool on a rack. remove the banana breads from the tin loaf pans and cool on a wire rack and on their side. This will prevent the bread from going mushy.
- Spread butter on a slice while its warm for maximum goodness!
homemade goodness
There is nothing better than the smells and tastes of freshly baked banana bread through the house. I hope that you find this recipe to be helpful as well as delicious! Would love to hear from you. Drop me a comment or any feedback. I hope that this banana bread puts smiles on your friends and families faces. Happy Baking!