Ina Garten’s Legendary Banana Bread Recipe

There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baking banana bread. That smell of sweet bananas and warm cinnamon filling your home is irresistible. If you’re looking to make the perfect banana bread, look no further than Ina Garten’s legendary recipe! Steeped in culinary tradition and guaranteed to delight, this delicious bread is sure to be a family favourite.

Ingredients:

– 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
– 2 cups (packed) light brown sugar
– 3 large eggs, at room temperature
– 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
– 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
– 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-x-5-inch loaf pan.
2. In the bowl of an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and brown sugar together on medium fatigue until light and fluffy. With the machine running, add the eggs, one at a time, then the mashed bananas and vanilla.
3. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With the machine running, add the dry ingredients to the batter until just incorporated. Stir in the walnuts, if using.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55–65 minutes, until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then turn the bread out onto a baking rack to cool completely.
5. Serve Banana Bread warm with butter or top each slice with a dollop of fresh whipped cream. Enjoy!

I have to say, this is truly an exceptional Banana Bread recipe. The combination of flavors is perfect and creates a light, fluffy bread that has just the right sweetness. The walnuts provide a unique crunch to the bread, while the sugar and banana sweetness ties it all together. This recipe makes the perfect snack or dessert, especially when you want something a little different.

Ina Garten’s recipe is a classic, but there are so many other ways to enjoy banana bread. If you’re looking for something unique, why not try making a tropical banana bread? Add some passion fruit and ginger for a tropical explosion of flavor. Or you could add cacao and peanut butter for a rich, nutty bread. The possibilities are endless!

So, if you’re in the mood for something sweet and flavorful, try Ina Garten’s legendary banana bread recipe and indulge in a classic treat. Enjoy!