The Best Banana Bread Recipe
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The Best Banana Bread

By: Libby  
"This is the most successful and versatile quick bread recipe I've found! You can also use chunky applesauce or a 15 ounce can of pumpkin for wonderful variations."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 loaf
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup margarine, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed banana
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x5 inch pan.
  2. Cream margarine and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, then bananas. Add flour and soda, stirring just until combined.
  3. Pour into prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 1 hour (or till toothpick comes out clean). Remove from pan and let cool, store in refrigerator or freeze.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 196 | Total Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 28mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2008 by krista v. Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I reviewed this recipe almost a year ago but I made some interesting changes and just had to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2005 by MomSavedbyGrace 
This was exactly what I was looking for! I had 3 overripe bananas that I was getting ready to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2006 by TRISKELE 
I've never made a really good banana bread until I tried this recipe this morning. I did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2006 by Rhillo 
I HAVE BEEN USING THIS RECIPE FOR MANY YEARS.NEVER MEASURED THE BANANAS,USED4-5 MED.ONES AND... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2007 by Susie 
I have made this recipe a bunch of times now. My husband loves it, but I add walnuts for him.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2006 by FOXFIRE2 
The recipe is good, it's me baking the banana bread that is a work in progress! I have asked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2007 by Erika 
I was worried about how this was going to turn out because I'm not the very best cook! I was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2003 by RITA FAY 
This bread was ok, but my husband says my recipe is better. Not as much flavor and this one is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2005 by SARAHMULLINS 
Very good banana bread! Added about a tbls of some wonderful Mexican vanilla I have and a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2003 by SUIANE 
My rating for kids is low because I don't have any children right now. So I don't know how... MORE

 
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