Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with lemon juice)
- 2 1/4 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 5 medium)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Prepare two 9×5-inch loaf pans by buttering them and lining them with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. If using pecans, add them here.
- In another bowl, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then fold in mashed bananas.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture while alternating with buttermilk until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for about one hour or until golden brown and firm to touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg