Gold Medal Banana Bread Recipe
Gold Medal Banana Bread Recipe is a trusted home baked loaf made using ripe bananas and Gold Medal flour. The main speciality of this Gold Medal Banana Bread Recipe comes from balanced texture gentle sweetness and reliable rise. Years of kitchen practice helped refine mixing timing and baking control. This bread delivers moist slices rich banana taste and steady crumb every time.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas approximately 3 to 4 medium bananas
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans are popular choices
Instructions
Preheat The Oven:
- Position the oven rack in the lower third of the oven. Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease the bottoms of one loaf pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, beat together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the mashed bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until moistened. Be careful not to over mix, as this can result in a dense loaf.
Add Nuts:
- If desired, fold in the chopped nuts for added texture and flavor. Bake the Bread: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans. Bake for approximately 1 hour for the 8-inch loaves, or about 1 1/4 hours for the 9-inch loaf. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool And Serve:
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, remove the loaves from the pans and place them on a wire rack to cool completely, which should take about 55 minutes. This ensures the bread slices neatly and retains its moisture.