Ina Garten Banana Bread is crafted with all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, butter, eggs, and overripe bananas. This recipe takes approximately 70 minutes to complete, yielding one loaf.
More Ina Garten Recipe:
💛 Why You’ll Love This Banana Bread Recipe:
- Perfect Anytime: Enjoy for breakfast or a quick pick-me-up.
- Moist & Flavorful: Every bite bursts with deliciousness.
- Simple Ingredients: Use what’s already in your kitchen.
- Rescue Ripe Bananas: Say goodbye to wasted fruit.
❓ What Is Ina Garten Banana Bread?
Ina Garten Banana Bread is a moist and flavorful bread made with all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, butter, eggs, and overripe bananas.
🍌 Ina Garten Banana Bread Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 ⅓ cups mashed overripe bananas
🥮 How To Make Ina Garten Banana Bread
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a big bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another big bowl, use an electric mixer to blend brown sugar and butter until smooth.
- Add eggs and mashed bananas to the sugar-butter mix and stir until well mixed.
- Combine the banana mix with the flour mix until just blended.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
💭 Recipe Tips
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor.
- Sift the flour to remove any lumps and aerate it before mixing.
- Don’t overmix the batter; stir until just combined to avoid a tough texture.
- You can add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture.
🍨 What To Serve With Banana Bread?
Bread pairs perfectly with butter, cream cheese, nut butter, fresh fruit, Peach Blueberry Crumble, ice cream, whipped cream, cheese, Autumn Sangria, and honey or maple syrup.
🎚 How To Store Leftovers Banana Bread?
- In the fridge: Store leftovers banana bread in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days.
- In the freezer: Wrap leftovers banana bread individual slices tightly in plastic wrap and store them in a freezer bag for 3 months.
🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Banana Bread?
- In the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F, wrap leftovers banana bread in foil, and heat for 10-15 minutes.
- In the microwave: leftovers banana bread slices on high for 20-30 seconds until warm.
- In the air-fryer: leftovers banana bread can be reheated in the air-fry slices for 3-4 minutes at 350°F until warm.
FAQ’S:
Can I Use Whole Wheat Flour Instead Of All-purpose Flour?
Yes, you can substitute whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour however, whole wheat flour tends to absorb more moisture and can result in a denser texture.
Why Is My Banana Bread Dense?
Banana bread can become dense due to overmixing the batter, which can cause the gluten in the flour to develop too much, resulting in a tough texture.
Can I Use Frozen Bananas?
Yes, you can use frozen bananas for banana bread allow the bananas to thaw completely before mashing and incorporating them into the batter.
How Do I Prevent My Banana Bread From Sticking To The Pan?
To prevent banana bread from sticking to the pan, make sure to thoroughly grease the loaf pan with butter or cooking spray before pouring in the batter.
More Ina Garten Recipe:
Ina Garten Banana Bread Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 231
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 51mg
- Sodium: 226mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 35g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Total Sugars: 16g
- Protein: 4g
- Calcium: 21mg
- Iron: 1mg
- Potassium: 182mg
Ina Garten Banana Bread
Description
Ina Garten Banana Bread is crafted with all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, butter, eggs, and overripe bananas. This recipe takes approximately 70 minutes to complete, yielding one loaf.