Grandma's Homemade Banana Bread Recipe
Add a photo
1 of 10 Photos

Grandma's Homemade Banana Bread

By: Jeannie Meyer 
"This recipe is a number one family favorite!!! It's been handed down from generation to generation. You can get creative by adding nuts, raisins or anything else that you want to throw in the batter"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (174)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 1 8x4 inch loaf
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3 bananas, mashed
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup sour milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
  2. Combine sugar, butter, bananas, eggs, flour, baking soda, milk, salt and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl; beat well. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  3. Bake in a preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 226 | Total Fat: 7.1g | Cholesterol: 45mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

ADVERTISEMENT
reviews custom versions menus people who saved this
 

 view all reviews »  

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by LIZABETHJANE2   view full review
I followed this recipe to the letter adding only chopped walnuts. It was wonderful. Not too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by MIGNON1   view full review
I have been experimenting with different banana bread recipes on this site. This so far is my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2006 by Peachy   view full review
Thanks for the great recipe!!! This bread is fantastic -- and very forgiving for a "wide...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2008 by Baricat   view full review
Outstandingly moist, with a tender crumb. The flavor is superb, as well. This is the recipe I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by CLEMSON-GIRL   view full review
Awesome recipe!!! Works well with two bananas as well as three. Compliments and requests for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by ANN RINGHAM   view full review
The bread was really good but there was so much batter, I could have made two loaves.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2003 by Rach   view full review
very nice, moist bread. i had to bake it for 1 hr 40 min until the center was set, which put...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by TITAY   view full review
I have a convection oven and this bread cooked in about 45 minutes. very good!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by PA_NUNN   view full review
Very good. I added Cinnamon and Nutmeg cause I love spice. Thank you!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by CAMILLEAWRIGHT   view full review
Superb! I even cut down on the butter a little and it still turned out great. The people at...

profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
 Sample
: 
  • Meals
  • Recipes
  • Tags Menu Tags
profile image
  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  | ,
Saved on
Recipe BoxRecipe Box | ProfileProfile | ReviewsReviews
 
Recipe Box
Menus
Shopping Lists

recipe box See something worth saving?
Register now to save all your favorites in your Recipe Box.

Sign up for FREE Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Videos

Play Video Play Video
Chef John’s Banana Bread

See the secret to baking moist, delicious banana bread.

Play Video Play Video
Banana Banana Bread

See how to make this 5-star banana bread!

Play Video Play Video
Banana Sour Cream Bread

Add a little sour cream for a deliciously different banana bread.

More How-To and Recipe Videos »

Related Menus

Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Try Menu Planner | View Sample Menus »

Recently Viewed Recipes

Quick Links: Recipe Box | Shopping List | More »

Top Searches

 
Select Your Version:  Argentina  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Brazil  |  Canada  |  China  |  France  |  Germany  |  India  |  Japan  |  Korea  |  Mexico  |  Netherlands  |  Poland

Quebec  |  Russia  |  SE Asia  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  United States