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Ina Garten’s Banana Bread


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  • Author: olivia
  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful banana bread that combines ripe bananas and toasted pecans, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.


Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 medium bananas, mashed

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and grease a 9ร—5 loaf pan. Line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, pecans, granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, buttermilk, brown sugar, and vanilla. Stir in the mashed bananas.
  4. Gently mix the banana mixture into the flour mixture until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  5. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the banana bread to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.

Notes

For a different flavor, try adding chocolate chips or walnuts. Can store at room temperature for 3 days or in the fridge for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg