If I had to choose only one best banana bread recipe, this would be it.
I’ve been making it since I was…well, its been a few decades. This recipe is hands down the best banana bread recipe I’ve ever tasted. As the name implies, it was borrowed from a dear lady whom I consider family. Many people have asked me for this recipe over the years and is now their family favorite.
I’m very particular about my banana bread, as you might be able to tell by now. Nuts, for instance, are banished from my loaves. While some folks might appreciate the added texture of some crunch, I’m not a fan.
The delicate crumb of this bread is legendary, as is the beautiful crust on the outside that is just crisp enough to add texture without being too much. The amount of sugar is key to this bread, since it is one of the reasons it retains so much moisture and has such a wonderful cake-like mouthfeel.
Aunt Robin's Banana Bread
Ingredients
- ½ c. | 115 g. | 4 oz. shortening ((or softened, unsalted butter))
- ¾ c. | 150 g. | 5.29 oz. granulated sugar
- 3 large bananas (peeled and smashed)
- 1 c. | 146 g. | 5.15 oz. all purpose flour
- 1/2 c. | 60 g. | 2.12 oz. whole wheat flour
- 1 t. | 6 g. | .2 oz. baking soda
- ½ t. | 3 g. | .1 oz salt
- 1 each | 51.5 g. | 1.83 oz egg
- 2 t. vanilla extract, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350*.
- Cream shortening and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add mashed bananas and mix until well combined.
- Add salt, baking soda and vanilla and mix well.
- Mix in the flour gradually.
- Add in the eggs and mix until there are no streaks.
- Grease or pan spray a loaf pan. You may line it with parchment or flour it as well if you have concerns about it sticking.
- Spread batter evenly into pan.
- Bake 30-40 minutes on middle rack, turning once.
- When toothpick or knife comes out clean, you are done!
Today, I share it with all of you as well!
Personally, I consider this recipe to be the best quick bread on the planet. Am I too excited about banana bread? Maybe. Probably not.
What, you’re still here?
I do have some other delicious snackable Recipes around if you’d like to peruse some more options.
Thanks for stopping in and be sure to let me know what you think once you’ve tasted heavenly banana bread.
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