
WHAT INGREDIENTS YOU NEED FOR BUTTERMILK BANANA BREAD
- ripe, smashed bananas
- buttermilk
- flour, sugar
- baking soda and baking powder
- eggs
- butter
HOW TO MAKE BUTTERMILK

HOW CAN I MAKE GLUTEN FREE BUTTERMILK BANANA BREAD?

HOW TO MAKE BUTTERMILK BANANA BREAD
- Start by mixing your dry ingredients together, ensuring everything is well incorporated.
- using a fork mash up your ripe bananas
- Mix your wet ingredients and bananas into your dry ingredients gradually.
- Pour your banana bread into a non-stick pan, or spray a non-stick spray before hand.
BAKING YOUR BANANA BREAD
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.
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.
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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Buttermilk Banana Bread
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.
Julie says
This makes 30 servings? The picture and instructions show one loaf. Wish I could confirm this before attempting the recipe
Desarae says
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!
Leticia says
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 ❤️
Ann says
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!
Emily Kemp says
Love the idea of using buttermilk I bet it makes it extra soft and delicious, yum!
Katie says
Just made this again last night. By far my favorite banana bread recipe! Mmmmmm