One of the things I love most about Christmas is all the yummy food. I really luck out because we have to visit about 5 different homes to celebrate Christmas over a 2 day period. That way, we get to munch out on a ton of food that we don’t normally have that often. I like to bring along treats that I don’t make very often, too.
This year, I decided to bring my grandmother’s recipe for banana bread to one of the stops we’ll be making. It’s so delicious, I thought I would share the recipe with you! Aren’t you lucky, haha!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of flour
- 1 tsp of baking soda
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup of sugar
- 3 tbsp of milk
- 1/2 cup of cooking oil –I use Canola
- 3 bananas (it is best to use bananas that are starting to turn brown)
- 1/2 cup of pecans (optional or you can use any type of nuts you like)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 2 loaf pans or one large pan. I also light dust mine with flour. You may also choose to use a cooking spray.
Blend in a mixing bowl the eggs, sugar, milk, oil, and bananas. Once blended well, slowly add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Once everything is mixed well, then add your nuts.
(Optional step: This is not included in the original recipe, but during the holiday season, I like to add just a small dash of cinnamon and nutmeg to my mix. If you do this, make sure you just add a very small amount.)
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes in 2 loaf pans, or for 1 hour and 15 minutes if you use the one large pan. *
*Ovens vary so you may need to give or take a couple minutes. To check when your bread is done, take it out of the oven and insert a toothpick or butter knife near the center and remove. If it comes out clean, then it’s done. If it has crumbs stuck all over it, then you need to bake for a little longer. Start with baking it just for about 3 minutes longer and check again.
Let cool before slicing. Enjoy!
I hope you get to try out this recipe. It’s really easy to make, which is why I like it so much. Have a very Merry Christmas and enjoy spending time with your families!
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mhhhh yum – i love warm Banana Bread
This sounds so good. I haven’t had banana bread in awhile. I like to make extra loaves and freeze some. Now I want banana bread
All the old recipes just seem to be the very best…especially knowing you got them from a family member who lovingly made it for years and years. We love ours with a thin spreading of cream cheese frosting over it when warm, as if it isn’t sweet ENOUGH! Mmmmm…love the smell when it bakes!
I love banana bread and make it when we buy too many bananas. It’s best to use the bananas when they’re pretty brown cause the sugars have broken down in them and they’re sweeter. Thanks for sharing your recipe Lisa, it sounds good!
Oh my goodness-banana bread is one of my favorites-my mom makes some of the best banana bread. She doesn’t even like it but she loves giving it to others to enjoy. I’ll have to give her this recipe to try out too. Thanks.
oooh that looks GOOD!!
I am definitely going to try this out!!
Awesome! I’ve been looking for a good banana bread recipe! Thank you!!