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

There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked banana bread wafting through the house on a lazy weekend morning. This classic recipe for Mother's Banana Bread has been a favorite in our family for generations. It's a simple, no-fuss recipe that anyone can make, and it always turns out moist, tender, and incredibly delicious.

What sets this banana bread apart from the rest is the love and care that goes into each step of the process. From mashing the ripe bananas to mixing in th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup mashed banana
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 - 8x4 inch loaf

  • Grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Add butter, eggs, nuts, and mashed banana. Beat until well blended.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  • Nutrition

    216 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 253mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 121mg