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    Bread » Buttermilk Banana Bread

    Published: Oct 2, 2019 · Modified: May 10, 2021 by Desarae

    Buttermilk Banana Bread

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    Fluffy, creamy, perfectly moist buttermilk banana bread. Hands down the best you will ever make- and I promise that! I've tried so many recipes and this one is IT! If I don't restrain my family from eating too much of it.
    slices of banana bread

    WHAT INGREDIENTS YOU  NEED FOR BUTTERMILK BANANA BREAD

    •  ripe, smashed bananas
    • buttermilk
    • flour, sugar
    • baking soda and baking powder
    • eggs
    • butter

    ingredients for buttermilk banana bread in bowls

    HOW TO MAKE BUTTERMILK

    If you find yourself out of buttermilk or it isn't available to you, you can make it at home! Using your thickest milk or heavy cream add 1 tbs lemon juice (or vinegar) for every one cup of milk, let sit for 5 minutes . I do find using  half and half or heavy cream makes the bread more moist and closer resembles true buttermilk. But if you are in a pinch whatever milk you have at home will work.
    loaf cut in half to show fluffy banana bread

    HOW CAN I MAKE GLUTEN FREE BUTTERMILK BANANA BREAD?

    I love this gluten-free flour by cup-4-cup. It has been the best substitution for bread for me yet! If I find a better one I will let you know. As you can see in this Almond Poppyseed Bread it still comes out so perfectly fluffy!
    bag of brand gluten free flour

    HOW TO MAKE BUTTERMILK BANANA BREAD

    1. Start by mixing your dry ingredients together, ensuring everything is well incorporated.
    2. using a fork mash up your ripe bananas
    3. Mix your wet ingredients and bananas into your dry ingredients gradually.
    4. Pour your banana bread into a non-stick pan, or spray a non-stick spray before hand.

    4 steps to making banana bread

    BAKING YOUR BANANA BREAD

    sliced banana bread in bread pan

    WHAT SIZE LOAF DO I USE?

    I prefer using smaller loaf pans. My favorite are 3x5 aluminum pans you can find at your grocery store in the paper goods isle. These bake quicker allowing the bread to have a nice crisp crust but not over done on the outside. I find the bigger the pan is the longer the bread has to cook causing a dryer over done crust. The small aluminum pans also are great for sharing with friends.

    sliced banana bread with loaf behind it

    CAN I MAKE THESE INTO MUFFINS?

    ABSOLUTELY! I frequently will make muffins out of this recipe, or I'll do some small loaves and muffins. switch it up, the kids will love it!

    HOW LONG DO I BAKE BANANA BREAD?

    This will depend on what size bread pan you have put your batter in. For muffins about 15-20 minutes. Smaller loaves like 3x5 aluminum pans about 30 minutes. For 8in pans about 45 minutes and for 9in+  allow 50-60 minutes. To test out your bread if you press down on the top of your bread and springs back it is done. If you press down and it depresses and stays depressed that means your bread is still doughy inside.

    sliced banana bread

    CAN I ADD CHOCOLATE CHIPS?

    HECK YES! you don't even need to ask. Add your favorite brand and flavor. It will be delicious. I'd recommend 12 oz bag would be plenty!

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    sliced banana bread with loaf behind it

    Buttermilk Banana Bread

    Your family will love this delicious buttermilk banana bread!
    5 from 5 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 30 servings
    Calories: 202kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    • 3 cup flour
    • 1 ½ cup sugar
    • 1 ½ tsp. baking soda
    • 1 ½ tsp. baking powder
    • ½ tsp. salt
    • 3 eggs
    • ¾ cup butter
    • 1 ½ cup buttermilk
    • 4 large mashed bananas

    Instructions

    • mix together dry ingredients
    • in a separate bowl mix wet ingredients
    • add dry and wet ingredients, mix well.
    • Make your own buttermilk see notes below- mix 1.5 cups half and half (or milk or cream, half and half preferred) and 1.5 T lemon juice or vinegar. Let stand for 5 minutes before mixing with other ingredients.
    • Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 30-35 min. RESULTS ARE BEST IF MADE IN SMALL LOAF PANS Yields about 6 small loaves.

    Notes

    HOW LONG DO I BAKE BANANA BREAD? 

    This will depend on what size bread pan you have put your batter in. For muffins about 15-20 minutes. For smaller loaves like the aluminum pans about 30 minutes. For 8in pans about 45 minutes and for 9in+  allow 50-60 minutes. To test out your bread if you press down on the top of your bread and springs back it is done. If you press down and it depresses and stays depressed that means your bread is still doughy inside. 

    WHAT SIZE LOAF DO I USE? 

    I prefer using smaller loaf pans. My favorite are 3x5 aluminum pans you can find at your grocery store in the paper goods isle. These bake quicker allowing the bread to have a nice crisp crust but not over done on the outside. I find the bigger the pan is the longer the bread has to cook causing a dryer over done crust. The small aluminum pans also are great for sharing with friends. 

    HOW TO MAKE BUTTERMILK

    If you find yourself out of buttermilk or it isn't available to you, you can make it at home! Using your thickest milk or heavy cream add 1 tbs lemon juice (or vinegar) for every one cup of milk, let sit for 5 minutes . I do find using  half and half or heavy cream makes the bread more moist and closer resembles true buttermilk. But if you are in a pinch whatever milk you have at home will work.

    HOW CAN I MAKE GLUTEN FREE BUTTERMILK BANANA BREAD? 

    I love this gluten-free flour by cup-4-cup. It has been the best substitution for bread for me yet! If I find a better one I will let you know. As you can see in this Almond Poppyseed Bread it still comes out so perfectly fluffy!
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Julie says

      October 15, 2021 at 6:13 pm

      This makes 30 servings? The picture and instructions show one loaf. Wish I could confirm this before attempting the recipe

      Reply
      • Desarae says

        October 26, 2021 at 4:05 pm

        It'll make about 3-4 dozen muffins. and 3-4 loafs depending on your loaf size and how thick you cut your bread it is a big batch. But its disappears fast!

        Reply
    2. Leticia says

      March 28, 2021 at 4:38 pm

      5 stars
      Obsessed! Probably best banana bread I’ve ever made. I added one teaspoon of cinnamon and one teaspoon of honey. I did only 1 cup and 1/4 of sugar instead of 1 and a 1/2 and I did only 1/2 cup of butter. It turned out perfect and moist! definitely added this to my favorite recipes ❤️

      Reply
    3. Ann says

      October 12, 2019 at 2:14 am

      5 stars
      I had my own recipe of banana bread, but this one is the coolest! It is my friend's birthday in two days, she is a sweet teeth, and she is a real fan of banana bread, but I cook it very often, so I wanted to make something special for her. This recipe costs every minute spent on cooking it, though the plate will be empty in 15 minutes))) I have never trued to use buttermilk for that. Looks so appetizing. Sometimes I add nuts or some other spices to banana bread, it's almost universal. And, of course, very-very tasty!

      Reply
    4. Emily Kemp says

      July 10, 2018 at 5:27 am

      5 stars
      Love the idea of using buttermilk I bet it makes it extra soft and delicious, yum!

      Reply
    5. Katie says

      December 15, 2015 at 4:20 pm

      Just made this again last night. By far my favorite banana bread recipe! Mmmmmm

      Reply

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