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    Home » Bread » Buttermilk Banana Bread

    Published: Sep 15, 2022 by Desarae

    Buttermilk Banana Bread

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    This easy Buttermilk Banana Bread Recipe is the BEST you will ever try. It's so good my friend sells it at her restaurant. If you have brown bananas to use up this will be your go-to recipe.

    This is the OG recipe, it has been updated for photos and content.

    Chocolate chip Banana bread slices pile high.

    Why this Banana Bread recipe is the best

    1. It's the perfect balance of texture. Not to dense not to light and seriously so moist.
    2. It feeds a crowd! You can make two large loaves or several small loaves.
    3. Want a banana bread but fast? Take this banana bread recipe and put it into cupcake liners and you have the most delicious buttermilk banana muffins.

    What is Banana Bread?

    Banana Bread is a quick bread recipe, made without yeast.  Quick bread is any bread leavened with leavening agents other than yeast.  Common quick breads are zucchini bread, pumpkin bread and corn bread.  This easy banana bread recipe combines sweet ripe bananas & creamy buttermilk for a sweet and deliciously dense bread with a sugary crunchy crust.

    Sliced fluffy buttermilk banana bread.

    What Ingredients do I need for Banana Bread?

    •  ripe, smashed bananas- browning, overripe bananas are great for baking because as they ripen their starches break down into sugar. Making your baked goods more sweet and adding moisture.
    • buttermilk- if you do not have buttermilk on hand that's ok! I'll show you how to make it in a pinch.
    • Mini chocolate chips if desired

    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 milk (or even half and half or heavy cream will work!) add 1 tbs lemon juice (or vinegar) for every one cup of milk, let sit for 5 minutes . For this recipe you will need 1.5 cups milk and 1.5 tablespoon of lemon.

    Ingredients for buttermilk banana bread in containers measured out.

    How To Make Buttermilk Banana Bread

    Step 1: Mash up your ripe bananas.

    One plate of bananas and one plate of mashed bananas.

    Step 2: Make your buttermilk if you are making your own. 

    Mix 1 ½ tablespoon of lemon juice with 1 ½ cup milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Since it needs to sit for about 5 minutes I like to do this as one of the first steps while I mix the other ingredients. You can also use half and half or heavy cream if in a pinch. 

    Step 3: Mix your dry ingredients

    Mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, and powder. You do this step to make sure the rising agents are incorporated evenly throughout the batter.

    Four photos adding dry ingredients to a glass bowl.

    Step 4: Mix together wet ingredients

    Beat your butter, add in eggs and buttermilk.

    Mixing the wet ingredients in a glass bowl.

    Alternate adding bananas and dry ingredients into wet ingredients.

    Alternating adding bananas and dry ingredients into a glass bowl.

    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.

    PRO TIP: an easy and fast way to test out your bread is to press down on the top middle of your bread - if it and springs back it is done. If you press down and it depresses and stays depressed that means your bread is still doughy inside.

    Or insert a wooden toothpick into center of the loaf. If the toothpick comes out clean the quick bread is done.

    Can I Make These Into Muffins?

    ABSOLUTLEY! 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!

    Buttermilk banana batter in muffin containers.

    FAQ's

    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

    Can I Add Chocolate Chips?

    HECK YES! I recommend using mini chocolate chips. The batter is a little lighter and heavy large chocolate chips tend to sink to the bottom.

    What Size Pan 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 crispier crust. The small aluminum pans also are great for sharing with friends.

    Sliced buttermilk banana bread in a bread pan with paper.

    Storing Buttermilk Banana Bread

    • Storing - This banana bread recipe will keep at room temperature for several days. Just store in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap.
    • How to freeze this banana bread - Let bread cool completely, wrap it in plastic wrap, and then wrap it in aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw on the counter in its wrapping.

    Love Quick Bread Recipes? Try These!

    • Poppy Seed Bread
    • Double Orange Bread
    • Banana Bars Recipe
    • Chocolate Zucchini Cake
    Sliced chocolate chip banana bread with two slices laying down.

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    Buttermilk Banana Bread

    Your family will love this delicious buttermilk banana bread!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 24 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.

    Video

    Notes

    *if making muffins it will make about 30 muffins, if making bread it should make 2 large loaves. 

     

    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 pan 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 to make Gluten-Free 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.

      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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