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    Old Fashioned Banana Bread Recipe

    Published: Mar 6, 2022 · Last Updated: Mar 6, 2022 by Seanna Borrows · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. · 31 Comments

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    Old Fashioned Banana Bread Recipe - Super tasty, moist banana bread with the best banana flavor.   Moist and Delicious, this easy quick bread recipe comes out perfectly every time. So good!

    People give rave reviews for this popular recipe. It makes a tasty breakfast bread with coffee, a great after school snack for your kiddos, or a delicious dessert recipe. It's one of our go-to favorites around here any time of day!

    Old Fashioned Banana Bread loaf with slice shown.

    Looking for a healthy quick bread recipe? Try our Healthy Apple Muffins Recipe, loaded with sweet apples, and savory cinnamon. Made with oatmeal and almond flour for a healthy twist. They are delish!

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    Recipe From A Friend

    When I was a young mom, I couldn't for the life of me make a great banana bread. It always turned out overcooked on the outside, and the center of the loaf was undercooked on the inside. That was until my good friend LaDonna saved the day and shared her old family original recipe with me. And it's the best banana bread we've ever had! Thanks LaDonna!

    Ingredients

    Next time you have some extra bananas, make this great recipe and use them up. All you need for this old fashioned banana bread recipe are yellow or brown spotted bananas and some simple pantry staples.

    This easy recipe makes two loaves of banana bread.

    Photo of individual ingredients.
    • salted butter - Butter must be room temperature in order to incorporate into the batter properly.
    • granulated sugar - White sugar is better here than brown sugar for that classic banana bread flavor.
    • large bananas - The best bananas are overripe bananas with brown spots. The darker they are, the more pronounced the banana flavor will be.
    • large eggs
    • pure vanilla extract
    • all purpose flour - Bread flour is an acceptable substitute. Bread flour will make it a little less dense than using AP flour.
    • baking soda
    • salt - Finely ground kosher salt. We recommend Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt.
    • sour cream - May substitute ½ cup buttermilk. Out of buttermilk? Make one of our easy buttermilk substitutes.

    Pro Tip

    Pro Tip - It's important to use room temperature ingredients when baking. Room temperature ingredients allow more air to be beaten into the batter or dough, leading to a light and fluffy baked good.

    Equipment

    • Large Mixing Bowl
    • Hand Mixer or KitchenAid Stand Mixer
    • Liquid Measuring Cup
    • Dry Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Rubber Spatula or Wooden Spoon
    • Two Large Loaf Pans

    How To Make Old Fashioned Banana Bread

    1. Pre-Heat Oven.  Pre-heat oven to 325°F and set a rack in the middle of the oven.

    Make the Batter

    2. Cream Together Butter and Sugar. In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or KitchenAid Stand Mixer, cream together the butter and sugar. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and incorporate all the butter and sugar evenly.

    Creamed butter and sugar.

    3. Mix Together Wet Ingredients. Mash bananas and add the eggs and vanilla to the mashed bananas. Whisk it all together until smooth.

    Mashed bananas with two cracked eggs and vanilla extract in a glass measuring cup with a masher.

    4. Combine Creamed Butter and Sugar Mixture With Wet Ingredients. Add banana mixture to the butter and sugar. Mix together until well combined.

    Wet ingredients combined for banana bread recipe.

    5. Sift Together Dry Ingredients. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

    Sifted flour, baking soda, and salt in a clear glass bowl.

    6. Mix Batter. Slowly incorporate the flour mixture, alternating with sour cream. Mix together until smooth.

    Banana bread batter in mixing bowl with whisk attachment.

    Variations

    This is the time to incorporate any extras you'd like to put into your Banana Bread. Try adding 1 cup of any of these tasty add-ins:

    • Banana Bread with Raisins
    • Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe - Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips or Dark Chocolate Chips
    • Banana Nut Bread or Banana Nut Muffins - Chopped Pecans or Walnuts

    Prep for Baking

    7. Prepare Bread Pans. Butter two large loaf pans with one tablespoon of butter and dust them with flour. Using greased loaf pan that has been dusted with flour will make un-molding the baked banana bread so easy.

    Two bread pans that have been buttered and floured and prepared for batter.

    8. Pour Batter Into Prepared Pan. Next, spread the batter evenly in the two pans and set aside.

    Banana Bread batter poured into two bread pans and ready for the oven.

    Bake

    9. Bake. Place the pans into the oven on the center rack.  Once in the oven, it doesn't take long for the wonderful smell of homemade banana bread to start wafting through the house!

    Bake the bread for approximately 45 minutes or until a toothpick placed in the center comes out dry.  

    10. Set Bread Pans on Cooling Rack. Set the bread on a wire rack for 10 minutes.  If you pop them out of the pan too quickly, the bread will stick to the bottom of the pan. So, be patient.

    Freshly baked banana bread still in the pans and set on a cooling rack.

    11. Un-Mold the Baked Bread. Run a knife around the edges between the pan and the bread and gently take the bread out of the pans and sent on a wire rack to cool.

    Freshly baked banana bread set to cool on wire rack.

    Top Tip

    It's a good idea to allow the bread to cool for a little while so that it will be easier to slice.  However, patience always runs thin by then and we can never wait to slice into it as soon as its out of the pan.  The first loaf is usually gone in minutes!

    Sliced loaf of freshly baked banana bread with bananas on side.

    Serving Suggestion

    The perfect way to serve this homemade banana bread is fresh and warm, right out of the oven. Slice and serve plain, or topped with melted butter or cream cheese. Personally, I'm a butter girl. So, give me all the butter!

    Sliced banana bread with melted butter on top.

    Recipe FAQ's

    How long does banana bread last?

    Banana bread will last for 2-3 days at room temperature or up to 6 months in the freezer.

    What to serve with banana bread?

    Serve Banana Bread with the following:
    . Cream Cheese
    . Butter
    . Fresh Fruit
    . Brunch Dishes
    . or with your Morning Coffee

    How to store banana bread?

    Store individual slices or whole loaf of banana bread covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil or stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

    How to freeze banana bread?

    Wrap room temperature banana bread in parchment paper and place in a plastic zipper freezer bag or an airtight container. Squeeze out all the air as you close the zipper.

    Old Fashioned Banana Bread loaf with slice shown.

    There you have it. Our Old Fashioned Banana Bread Recipe has the perfect combination of classic flavors and moist, dense crumb.   Anyway you like it, you can't go wrong with this foolproof recipe. We hope you enjoy our super simple, super tasty recipe! Try it and let us know how you like it. We'd love to hear from you!

    xo ~ Seanna

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    Old Fashioned Banana Bread loaf with slice shown.

    Best Old Fashioned Banana Bread Recipe

    Old Fashioned Banana Bread Recipe - Super tasty, moist banana bread with the best banana flavor.   Moist and Delicious, this easy quick bread recipe comes out perfectly every time. So good!
    People give rave reviews for this popular recipe. It makes a tasty breakfast bread with coffee, a great after school snack for your kiddos, or a delicious dessert recipe. It's one of our go-to favorites around here any time of day!
    This recipe makes two loaves of Banana Bread.
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    Course: Bread, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 10 people
    Calories: 385kcal
    Author: Seanna Borrows

    Equipment

    • large mixing bowl
    • hand mixer
    • liquid measuring cup
    • dry measuring cups
    • measuring spoons
    • 2 loaf pans

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup salted butter 1 ½ sticks, room temperature.
    • 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 ½ cup bananas mashed.
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ¾ teaspoon table salt
    • ½ cup sour cream*
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    Instructions

    • Pre-Heat Oven. Pre-heat oven to 325°F and set a rack in the middle of the oven.
    • Cream Butter and Sugar. Using a hand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar into a smooth texture and the butter is light yellow in color.
    • Mix Together Wet Ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix together mashed bananas,  eggs, and vanilla.
    • Combine Creamed Butter and Sugar Mixture With Wet Ingredients. Add the banana mixture to the creamed butter and sugar and mix until well combined.
    • Sift Together Dry Ingredients. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
    • Mix Batter. Add the dry ingredients and sour cream to the wet ingredients mixture, a little at a time, alternating between the two.  Mix all together into a smooth batter and set aside.
    • Prepare Bread Pans. Prepare two bread pans by buttering and flouring each pan. Be sure to tap out the excess flour.
    • Pour Batter Into Pans. Divide the batter equally between the prepared pans.  
    • Bake. Place pans on the center rack in the pre-heated oven.  Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of a loaf comes out dry.
    • Set Bread Pans on Cooling Rack. When loaves are ready to come out of the oven, set them on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes.
    • Un-mold the Baked Bread. Gently slide the edge of a knife between the loaf and side of the pan and follow the path around the entire loaf. This will make it easier to get out of the pan.  Turn the pan over and pop the bread out of the pan and set it on the rack to cool.

    Video

    Notes

    Substitution Suggestion.

    Substitute ½ cup buttermilk for ½ cup sour cream.

    Variation Suggestions.

    Try one of these tasty add-ins:  chocolate chips, raisins, or chopped pecans.

    Serving Suggestions.

    Serve this homemade banana bread warm with a little butter or cream cheese.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 410mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 559IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. maryann

      September 20, 2023 at 4:07 pm

      I see you have Substitution suggestion in your recipe however,

      the recipe does not call for this ingrediant . Please clariffy.

      Thank you

      Reply
      • Seanna Borrows

        September 20, 2023 at 8:02 pm

        Hey there Maryann,
        You can substitute buttermilk for the sour cream in this recipe. Either works. Sorry I missed that step in the video. I also responded to you on Pinterest. Let me know if you have any more questions. ~ Seanna

        Reply
    2. Angela

      July 26, 2023 at 4:28 pm

      5 stars
      Highly recommend! This is forever my go to banana bread. I tweaked it just a little and even though it definitely doesn't need it, I like to add cinnamon crumble or a cream cheese mixture on top. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

      Reply
      • Seanna Borrows

        July 26, 2023 at 6:09 pm

        Thanks Angela! Cinnamon sounds like a great add!

        Reply
    3. Michelle VKM

      July 15, 2023 at 3:30 pm

      Okay HELP …. This happens practically it. I follow to a T. After the 60 minutes stick toothpick in comes out clean. Turn oven off leave in oven for 10 minutes. Take out let hang for 10 minutes in pan. Out of pan sit on cutting board for about 6-8 hours.
      Just finished cutting and all slices top center are totally wet uncooked batter.
      HELP me please I love banana bread and making it homemade. What am I doing wrong? Don’t believe this is how it’s supposed to be. Thank you !! 😊

      Reply
      • Seanna Borrows

        July 27, 2023 at 12:26 pm

        So glad we were able to figure this out together over email! So glad you reached out for help with this recipe. It's truly one of our favorites and I hope it becomes one of yours.

        Key to Success: Remember to use TWO pans for this recipe.

        Reply
    4. Rebecca b

      July 09, 2023 at 6:58 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent!! My whole family loved it!

      Reply
      • Seanna Borrows

        July 10, 2023 at 8:14 am

        So happy to hear that Rebecca!

        Reply
    5. Jovan

      July 07, 2023 at 5:23 am

      5 stars
      I'm making this every week, it became a staple in our home. It never fails, it's so moist and flavourful, everyone loves it. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Seanna Borrows

        July 07, 2023 at 7:23 am

        So happy to hear that Jovan! My family loves it too. It's always guaranteed to make them happy when I make it!

        Reply
    6. Cynthia

      June 30, 2023 at 10:53 pm

      5 stars
      This was by far the best banana loaf I’ve ever made, it was so fluffy and moist and tasted so good, I added mini chocolate chips to mine and my husband had 3 slices. I will definitely be making this again and passing it on to my friends.
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Seanna Borrows

        July 01, 2023 at 8:24 am

        Thank you so much Cynthia! I'm so glad you guys liked it. The mini chocolate chips sound like a delicious add in. Thanks for sharing it with your friends. And for taking the time to let me know. Hope you'll keep coming back to Seanna's Kitchen.

        Reply
    7. Desarie Green

      June 04, 2023 at 10:20 pm

      I made this today, and I didn't have a loaf pan so had to use a cake pan. I also did half dark brown sugar and half sugar. It came out so awesome!! I am not a huge baker so I was so excited this came out so well. I look forward to making this again.

      Reply
      • Seanna Borrows

        June 05, 2023 at 1:31 pm

        Thanks so much Desarie! Makes me so happy to hear it worked out for you! Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know. I love hearing from you!

        Reply
    8. Tajier

      June 01, 2023 at 6:05 pm

      5 stars
      Sooo this is not my first time using this recipe and it is so much better than store bought! My family loovvess it and so do I.

      Reply
      • Seanna Borrows

        June 01, 2023 at 7:02 pm

        Thats so awesome to hear Tajier. I'm so glad you guys love it. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know!

        Reply
    9. Debi

      March 06, 2022 at 7:04 pm

      5 stars
      Banana bread is one of my favorite things. Love eating it for breakfast! Love this recipe! 🙂

      Reply
      • Seanna

        March 07, 2022 at 8:23 am

        Thank you Debi! I love it too. Especially the top when its just a little sinky.

        Reply
    10. Will

      March 06, 2022 at 6:44 pm

      5 stars
      My favorite as a kid!

      Reply
      • Seanna

        March 06, 2022 at 6:50 pm

        True. I hope it still is Bud!

        Reply
    11. Russ B

      March 06, 2022 at 6:29 pm

      5 stars
      Love this banana bread. Super moist!

      Reply
      • Seanna

        March 06, 2022 at 6:31 pm

        Thanks Hon!

        Reply
        • Brie

          May 09, 2022 at 9:27 pm

          The best recipe! I want to make these in mini loaf pans. What would be the temp and time conversion for this recipe?

          Thank you! Def my go to banana bread recipe !

          Reply
          • Seanna

            May 10, 2022 at 7:40 am

            Hey Brie. Thanks so much for your comment. I haven't tested this recipe in mini pans yet. But I actually just bought a pan with 8 mini molds to try. Bake time will depend on the size of your mini loafs. I'd keep the temp at 350°F and start watching at 20 minutes. Keep an eye on them. Take them out when a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out dry. I'll update my recipe post asap with the exact instructions once I test it!

            Reply
            • Chris

              July 05, 2022 at 3:44 pm

              5 stars
              I love this, have made it a few times already and it turns out great, but I noticed on this comment about making mini loaves, you say to keep it at 350 degrees, but the recipe says 325 degrees. Am I reading this wrong.

            • Seanna

              July 06, 2022 at 12:23 pm

              Good catch Chris. Bake at 325°F, not 350°F. Thanks for the help!

    12. Lisa Hatfield

      March 06, 2022 at 6:23 pm

      5 stars
      My go-to banana bread recipe, so good! Thanks Seanna for another winner.

      Reply
      • Seanna

        March 06, 2022 at 6:28 pm

        Thank you so much Lisa! So glad you like it!

        Reply
    13. Hannah

      March 06, 2022 at 6:16 pm

      looks so good!! send me some

      Reply
      • Seanna

        March 06, 2022 at 6:19 pm

        Thanks Hannah! You got it. Sending some your way asap!

        Reply
    14. Russ Borrows

      May 01, 2017 at 6:14 pm

      Make sure Hannah doesn't eat it all before I get home from work! 🙂

      Reply

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