I have some overripe bananas, so I want to make banana bread. I have made it several times before, but I am still on the hunt for the perfect recipe. So share your favorite one!
3-4 mashed bananas 1 cup sugar 1 beaten egg 1/3 cup melted butter 1 teaspoon of baking soda 1 1/2 c flour 1 tsp vanilla Walnuts Dash of salt Dash of cinnamon Dash of nutmeg
Many thanks, ladies! Hmmm. I like the idea of using nutmeg, I don't think I've tried that before. So I think I will give Sparent's a shot today, but I have the others bookmarked to try later!
I've never made Paula Deen's, but I think my mom has and I do remember it being pretty good! I like the idea of adding vanilla to it.
ETA: a cup of sugar seems like a lot though. Do you think I could get away with using less?
I don't feel like editing twice, ha...but one more question. Has anyone tried using the Spenda sugar blend in banana bread, or any kind of bread in general I guess? Does it affect the taste or texture?
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_banana-bread-recipes?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:d3e2d498-12a7-4698-8ac6-227c3aedecc8Post:0c7eb7e8-304c-48c3-831b-e08d2549376c">Re: Banana bread recipes?</a>: [QUOTE]Many thanks, ladies! Hmmm. I like the idea of using nutmeg, I don't think I've tried that before. So I think I will give Sparent's a shot today, but I have the others bookmarked to try later! I've never made Paula Deen's, but I think my mom has and I do remember it being pretty good! I like the idea of adding vanilla to it. ETA: a cup of sugar seems like a lot though. Do you think I could get away with using less? Posted by LP11509[/QUOTE]
You can go down to about 2/3 of a cup easily or even do 1/2 C sugar + 3/4 C applesauce to substitute.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_banana-bread-recipes?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:d3e2d498-12a7-4698-8ac6-227c3aedecc8Post:60f7492a-d68a-4447-9d28-aa652ab356d2">Re: Banana bread recipes?</a>: [QUOTE]I don't feel like editing twice, ha...but one more question. Has anyone tried using the Spenda sugar blend in banana bread, or any kind of bread in general I guess? Does it affect the taste or texture? Posted by LP11509[/QUOTE]
No, but I've used Truvia in a carrot cake and had good results. It was almost sweeter than normal.
Thanks again Anna! Hmmm. Now I need to decide whether to do the sugar + applesauce, or use the Splenda blend. This is clearly a very important decision in my life
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_banana-bread-recipes?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:d3e2d498-12a7-4698-8ac6-227c3aedecc8Post:14c12717-4a51-4477-8c3d-06bda19171b6">Re: Banana bread recipes?</a>: [QUOTE]Oh man. Betty Crocker does know her stuff. I wish I had more bananas so I could try all of these today, for real. ETA: I realize that Betty Crocker isn't a real person, so that didn't come out quite right. But you know what I mean. Posted by LP11509[/QUOTE]
Actually, I'm fairly convinced my grandma is, in fact, Betty Crocker. ;)
(My grandpa worked at General Mills his whole life and when I was little he told me my grandma was Betty Crocker. haha)
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_banana-bread-recipes?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:d3e2d498-12a7-4698-8ac6-227c3aedecc8Post:df7bab66-57f7-4994-8a19-49eb074061ba">Re: Banana bread recipes?</a>: [QUOTE]Oh. I'd recommend baking it in a few smaller plans (I use 4 mini-loaf pans.) They cook a lot more evenly that way. Posted by Steph+J[/QUOTE]
<div>I think I only have 1 mini loaf pan :( Maybe I need to invest in a set.</div>
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_banana-bread-recipes?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:d3e2d498-12a7-4698-8ac6-227c3aedecc8Post:71d8da96-2129-4c16-b036-efb47e2489d2">Re: Banana bread recipes?</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Banana bread recipes? : Actually, I'm fairly convinced my grandma is, in fact, Betty Crocker. ;) (My grandpa worked at General Mills his whole life and when I was little he told me my grandma was Betty Crocker. haha) Posted by Steph+J[/QUOTE]
<div>Haha, that's awesome! I used to think that Betty Crocker, Aunt Jemima, and Mrs Butterworth were all real people. I would make up stories about Aunt J and Mrs. B duking it out over who made the best syrup. Yeah, I was a weird kid. </div>
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_banana-bread-recipes?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:d3e2d498-12a7-4698-8ac6-227c3aedecc8Post:8513a208-61cd-47b7-9e51-e7e2cffb1cff">Re: Banana bread recipes?</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Banana bread recipes? : You can go down to about 2/3 of a cup easily or even do 1/2 C sugar + 3/4 C applesauce to substitute. Posted by anna.oskar[/QUOTE]
This or sometimes I do a mix of splenda and sugar. I *think* they have premixed splenda sugar in the baking aisle- not sure though.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_banana-bread-recipes?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:d3e2d498-12a7-4698-8ac6-227c3aedecc8Post:4511deca-5881-4a1c-b5fc-b4a2c8bb21a9">Re: Banana bread recipes?</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Banana bread recipes? : This or sometimes I do a mix of splenda and sugar. I *think* they have premixed splenda sugar in the baking aisle- not sure though. Posted by sparent2010[/QUOTE]
<div>Yeah, the Splenda blend I have is premixed. I ended up trying it with that. Just put it in the oven, we will see how it turns out! I, uh, accidentally put in more than a "dash" of cinnamon though. Like, a lot more. So I am expecting very cinnamon-y banana bread, haha. </div>
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_banana-bread-recipes?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:d3e2d498-12a7-4698-8ac6-227c3aedecc8Post:04630ee8-8fac-4179-b31f-5c25df640131">Re: Banana bread recipes?</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Banana bread recipes? : Yeah, the Splenda blend I have is premixed. I ended up trying it with that. Just put it in the oven, we will see how it turns out! I, uh, accidentally put in more than a "dash" of cinnamon though. Like, a lot more. So I am expecting very cinnamon-y banana bread, haha. Posted by LP11509[/QUOTE]
Hahahaha last night I did the same thing but it was yummy. I opened the wrong side and was like uhhh
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_banana-bread-recipes?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:d3e2d498-12a7-4698-8ac6-227c3aedecc8Post:ac1e9000-2626-4030-9d50-02251a6642f2">Re: Banana bread recipes?</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Banana bread recipes? : Hahahaha last night I did the same thing but it was yummy. I opened the wrong side and was like uhhh Posted by sparent2010[/QUOTE]
<div>Haha that's exactly what I did!</div><div> </div><div>Hmmm. That did not come out well for me :( It didn't rise at all and it is really, really dense. I double checked the recipe and I don't think I forgot anything. I wonder if the Splenda blend was the problem? Maybe I will try it again with regular sugar (and a bit less cinnamon haha) and see it that makes a difference. Or maybe I just didn't mix it together well enough? IDK. </div>
Martha Stewart's banana bread is awesome. It has some sour cream in it so the bread comes out really moist and dense. It's awesome and super easy to make.
Re: Banana bread recipes?
http://www.food.com/recipe/sour-cream-banana-bread-9351
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3-4 mashed bananas
1 cup sugar
1 beaten egg
1/3 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1 1/2 c flour
1 tsp vanilla
Walnuts
Dash of salt
Dash of cinnamon
Dash of nutmeg
cook 350 for an hour
http://www.food.com/recipe/paula-deen-banana-bread-244423
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http://smartscrafts.blogspot.com/2011/11/easy-peasy-banana-bread.html
http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/banana-bread/51427396-6764-4b0a-a73a-78c683c703d2
sub the margarine for applesauce and it's even moister. nom nom nom.
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[QUOTE]Many thanks, ladies! Hmmm. I like the idea of using nutmeg, I don't think I've tried that before. So I think I will give Sparent's a shot today, but I have the others bookmarked to try later! I've never made Paula Deen's, but I think my mom has and I do remember it being pretty good! I like the idea of adding vanilla to it. ETA: a cup of sugar seems like a lot though. Do you think I could get away with using less?
Posted by LP11509[/QUOTE]
You can go down to about 2/3 of a cup easily or even do 1/2 C sugar + 3/4 C applesauce to substitute.
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[QUOTE]I don't feel like editing twice, ha...but one more question. Has anyone tried using the Spenda sugar blend in banana bread, or any kind of bread in general I guess? Does it affect the taste or texture?
Posted by LP11509[/QUOTE]
No, but I've used Truvia in a carrot cake and had good results. It was almost sweeter than normal.
My Fat Chick Blog
[QUOTE]Oh man. Betty Crocker does know her stuff. I wish I had more bananas so I could try all of these today, for real. ETA: I realize that Betty Crocker isn't a real person, so that didn't come out quite right. But you know what I mean.
Posted by LP11509[/QUOTE]
Actually, I'm fairly convinced my grandma is, in fact, Betty Crocker. ;)
(My grandpa worked at General Mills his whole life and when I was little he told me my grandma was Betty Crocker. haha)
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[QUOTE]Oh. I'd recommend baking it in a few smaller plans (I use 4 mini-loaf pans.) They cook a lot more evenly that way.
Posted by Steph+J[/QUOTE]
<div>I think I only have 1 mini loaf pan :( Maybe I need to invest in a set.</div>
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Banana bread recipes? : Actually, I'm fairly convinced my grandma is, in fact, Betty Crocker. ;) (My grandpa worked at General Mills his whole life and when I was little he told me my grandma was Betty Crocker. haha)
Posted by Steph+J[/QUOTE]
<div>Haha, that's awesome! I used to think that Betty Crocker, Aunt Jemima, and Mrs Butterworth were all real people. I would make up stories about Aunt J and Mrs. B duking it out over who made the best syrup. Yeah, I was a weird kid. </div>
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Banana bread recipes? : You can go down to about 2/3 of a cup easily or even do 1/2 C sugar + 3/4 C applesauce to substitute.
Posted by anna.oskar[/QUOTE]
This or sometimes I do a mix of splenda and sugar. I *think* they have premixed splenda sugar in the baking aisle- not sure though.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Banana bread recipes? : This or sometimes I do a mix of splenda and sugar. I *think* they have premixed splenda sugar in the baking aisle- not sure though.
Posted by sparent2010[/QUOTE]
<div>Yeah, the Splenda blend I have is premixed. I ended up trying it with that. Just put it in the oven, we will see how it turns out! I, uh, accidentally put in more than a "dash" of cinnamon though. Like, a lot more. So I am expecting very cinnamon-y banana bread, haha. </div>
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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Banana bread recipes? : Yeah, the Splenda blend I have is premixed. I ended up trying it with that. Just put it in the oven, we will see how it turns out! I, uh, accidentally put in more than a "dash" of cinnamon though. Like, a lot more. So I am expecting very cinnamon-y banana bread, haha.
Posted by LP11509[/QUOTE]
Hahahaha last night I did the same thing but it was yummy. I opened the wrong side and was like uhhh
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Banana bread recipes? : Hahahaha last night I did the same thing but it was yummy. I opened the wrong side and was like uhhh
Posted by sparent2010[/QUOTE]
<div>Haha that's exactly what I did!</div><div>
</div><div>Hmmm. That did not come out well for me :( It didn't rise at all and it is really, really dense. I double checked the recipe and I don't think I forgot anything. I wonder if the Splenda blend was the problem? Maybe I will try it again with regular sugar (and a bit less cinnamon haha) and see it that makes a difference. Or maybe I just didn't mix it together well enough? IDK. </div>