Ina Garten Banana Bread Recipe
This is the experience you get when you try Ina Garten's Banana Bread Recipe.Renowned for its fantastic taste and texture, this recipe has won the hearts of home bakers and banana bread enthusiasts alike.
Equipment
- 1 9x5-inch loaf pan
- 1 Medium bowl
- 1 large bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose or white whole-wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 medium bananas overripe and mashed
- 1/4 cup buttermilk or substitute with milk and lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 cup chocolate chips or toasted pecans
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F (180°C) and allow it to preheat.Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.Set aside. In a medium bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar until well combined.Add the mashed bananas, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract.Stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Gradually add the wet banana mixture to the dry flour mixture, stirring until just combined.Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in dense bread.If you're using chocolate chips or pecans, fold them in now.
- Carefully pour the batter into your greased loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.If the bread begins to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
- Once the banana bread is done baking, remove the pan from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.Afterward, remove the bread from the pan and allow it to cool completely on the wire rack.Slice and enjoy your Ina Garten banana bread!
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