Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Paula Deen Banana Bread Recipe, a perfect blend of ripe bananas and warm spices that brings Southern comfort to your kitchen. This moist, rich banana bread is not only easy to make but also versatile, making it an ideal treat for breakfast, snacks, or sharing with friends and family. Each slice delivers a hint of sweetness and a satisfying texture that will have everyone asking for seconds. Customize it with your favorite add-ins like nuts or dried fruits to make it your own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 overly ripe bananas
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, mash the bananas and mix in butter and eggs until combined.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Add chopped pecans and fold in evenly without overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow cooling in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg