Today, my boys have wanted junk food. Bowling Alley pizza, french fries, coke, candy, cookies, and donuts have been their requests. I have said NO every time. I was ready to pack up from bowling to go home for a snack for them to eat even! After a meal that both boys had only one part that they liked, the noticed the "rotten" bananas. They suggested we make banana bread. I suggested we do it right then. Since it is Friday and bedtime can be later, they agreed!
So tonight, I share my favorite banana bread recipe that I have ever found. Moist, just the right density, and ingredients that I cook don't mind using!
Thanks to Better Homes and Gardens Red and White Gingham Cookbook copyright 1989 for this amazing recipe!
Banana Bread
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour, divided
2/3 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2-3 med. bananas)
1/3 c butter
2 Tbsp milk
2 eggs
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of the flour, the sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add mashed banana, butter and milk. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until blended, then on high speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs and remaining flour; beat until blended.
Pour batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake in a 350F oven for 55-60 minutes or a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for at least 15 minutes!
The boys and I added some butter to this warm bread and drank a glass of milk! I love saying yes to the sweet stuff when I know what is in it and feel good about what is in there!
Happy Eating! Enjoy!
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