Delicious Homemade Banana Bread
This moist and flavorful banana bread is made with ripe bananas, yogurt, and a hint of molasses. It’s perfect for breakfast or a snack, and you can easily adapt it into a banana cake! Follow our simple steps for a delightful treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 4 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour 560 grams
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter (12 oz)
- 2 ¾ cups granulated sugar 625 grams
- 1/4 cup molasses 50 grams
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt 175 grams
- 6 large eggs separated
- 4 ripe bananas mashed (about 2 cups) (500 grams)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 335°F (170°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and molasses until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolks, one at a time, until well incorporated.
- Mix in the Vanilla, yogurt and mashed bananas until combined.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a clean, dry bowl with a whisk attachment, whip the egg whites until they form soft peaks.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter in three additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice and serve. Enjoy your delicious homemade banana bread!
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Notes
- Use overripe bananas for the best flavor.
- Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture.