4teaspoonsbaking powder(see notes for substitution)
Topping:
1tablespoongranulated sugar
1bananaoptional
Mix-Ins (optional)
¾cupsemi-sweet chocolatechips
⅔cupwalnuts or pecanschopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream together butter, eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy. Color should lighten and volume should grow slightly. Mix in mashed banana until there are little to no chunks.
In a bowl mix together flour, salt, and baking powder. Slowly add in to batter, mix until flour is just incorporated. Do not over mix.If adding in chocolate chips or chopped nuts, fold in now.
Pour batter into a well-greased loaf pan. If adding sliced banana on top, slice banana into ¼” slices at an angle so you get oval shaped pieces. Shingle bananas down both sides of batter. Generously sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar over the top of banana and batter. Bake 55-75 minutes until center comes out clean when poked with tooth pick. Cool completely before slicing and eating or the texture will turn out gummy.
Notes
Use this Recipe to make Banana MuffinsUse this recipe and turn them into banana muffins instead! They’ll be a little denser than your traditional muffin but they’ll taste great. Follow the instructions for making the batter, then scoop the batter in a greased or lined muffin tin. Sprinkle a little white sugar on top and Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes. This recipe will yield about 12 muffins.Baking Powder SubstituteIn this recipe you can replace the baking powder with 1 teaspoon of baking soda if neededStoringThis banana bread without baking soda is best eaten within 2 days. Keep it covered when not eating it so the bread does not dry out.How to Freeze Banana BreadIf you would like to freeze your banana bread, first make sure it is completely cool. Then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap so there is no space or air between the bread. Wrap it a second time or place it in a freezer gallon bag. Double wrapping it will ensure it doesn’t get freezer burned.When ready to eat, thaw completely before eating. It is best eaten within 3 months of freezing.