How to Make Grandma's Banana Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something incredibly comforting about the smell of freshly baked banana bread wafting through the kitchen. It's a classic treat that many of us have fond memories of enjoying, especially when it comes straight from Grandma's kitchen.

Grandma's Banana Bread recipe is a beloved family tradition that has been passed down through the generations. It's a simple yet satisfying recipe that never fails to impress. Made with ripe bananas, warm spices, and a hint of sweetness, it's the per...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup margarine, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 6 very ripe bananas, mashed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and margarine until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Blend this mixture into the egg mixture, alternately with the buttermilk; stir just to combine. Fold in the mashed bananas; mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes our clean, about 60 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    545 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 480mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 93g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 59g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 313mg