Thursday 16 October 2008

Banana bread ... from scratch!


I made banana bread this afternoon.

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. Stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.

Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.

** Our oven tends to get too hot so I only had to bake it for about 50 minutes.

9 comments:

  1. Looks good Martha....what about that nifty bread pudding you were showing earlier?

    AND how was the corn??????
    Inquiring minds want to know!!!
    LOL

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  2. I'll be over for a piece in a few minutes!

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  3. I love banana bread!!!! save me a piece.

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  4. Looks delish....now all you need is a good cup of tea or coffee. Have a great weekend.

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  5. I LOVE banana bread!!! Send me a slice!

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  6. why is it that every time i look at your blog, i gain 10 pounds.

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  7. Fresh bannana bread - it looks so good!!!

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  8. that looks very temping indead.

    if thats your pic what a great loaf!

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  9. YUMmm! Have you ever tried PEAR bread? It's really yummy too. Ya know, my favorite is Zuccini bread--OH, I think I need to go buy some zuccini at the store and make some today. You've inspired me! =)

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