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Buttermilk Banana Bread

Buttermilk Banana Bread

This easy Buttermilk Banana Bread is one of those recipes you'll want to make again and again. It's incredibly soft, moist, and full of sweet banana flavor. If you have a few overripe bananas and some buttermilk waiting to be used, this recipe is the perfect way to put them to good use.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 10 Slices

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup mashed brown bananas 3 medium sized bananas
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Coat a 9×5-inch loaf pan generously with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, mashed bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well combined.
  • Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Stir until just combined — do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Place the pan on a wire rack and cool for 15 minutes. Run a knife along the edges, carefully remove the loaf, and let it cool completely before slicing.

Notes

 
  • The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be. Look for heavily speckled or fully brown peels.
  • No buttermilk? Make a quick substitute by combining ½ cup milk with 1½ teaspoons of lemon juice or white vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added — this keeps the bread tender and light.
  • Storage: Cover and store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing: Wrap cooled bread tightly in plastic wrap and foil, or place in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
 

Nutrition Facts

 
  • Calories: 224 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 33 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 48 mg
  • Sodium: 77 mg
  • Potassium: 114 mg
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Vitamin A: 290 IU
  • Vitamin C: 1.1 mg
  • Calcium: 29 mg
  • Iron: 1 mg