HOW TO MAKE BANANA BREAD

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I've been cooking for well over 50 years and I've made lots of Banana Bread. This site is about making the

perfect banana bread!

Unfortunately, after a long television career my cooking days were slowed immensely when cancer decided to pay me a visit. My Multiple Myeloma (blood cancer), subsequent transplant and other related medical issues slowed things down quite a bit. I'm officially considered "disabled"...but I keep on truck'n!

Some may recognize my name, Tom Burse. I've been a TV-Radio-Newspaper Meteorologist since 1982. I've been on television in Jackson Mississippi, Lexington Kentucky, Miami, Cincinnati and Chicago as well as radio stations across the U.S. and the Caribbean. Thanks to my immune system (or lack thereof) most of what I do is remote. I still do radio. In fact, I can be heard on WGRT Radio. After 42 years in the business I can honestly say this is the best group of radio people I've ever worked with. I also do a little volunteer work with some wonderful people at Queen City Hospice in Ohio.

I'm a meteorologist so of course I have a LINK TO YOUR WEATHER FORECAST!

I hope you enjoy these recipes to make the perfect banana bread...feel free to make them "YOUR" classic banana bread recipes. This is a perfect food to bake and experiment with and I'd really like to hear about your modifications or inventions. BTW...baking times can vary with different ovens, type of pans, elevation etc. Monitor times closely until you know what works best for you.
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HOW TO MAKE BANANA BREAD

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MY BEST BANANA BREAD RECIPES

Easy Banana Bread without Walnuts

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Easy Banana Bread with Walnuts

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Mix well:

2 large eggs

1/3 cup oil which should be 50/50 shortening and butter (Best to melt for measurement...for this specific recipe I use about 70% butter and 30% shortening)

½ tsp salt

2 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp baking soda

1/3 cup plain yogurt or sour cream

1 tsp Honey (The honey flavor should be subtle. Note that honey can have different flavors depending on where it's from)

Add and mix well:

2/3 cup sugar (I use all turbinado Sugar in the Raw to give it some depth of flavor)

3/4 tsp vanilla

2 large or 3 small bananas (should be very ripe)

Add and Mix:

1 ¾ cup sifted all purpose flour (219 grams) (7.7 oz)

TIME LISTED IS BASED ON GLASS PAN.

Prep pan with oil/butter/spray and flour. Set your standard oven to 350F (176C) or 325F (163C) for a convection oven. Check periodically, but generally needs 60min to bake.

Mix well:

2 large eggs

1/3 cup oil which should be 50/50 shortening and butter (Best to melt for measurement...for this specific recipe I use about 70% butter and 30% shortening)

½ tsp salt

2 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp baking soda

1/3 cup plain yogurt or sour cream

1 tsp Honey (The honey flavor should be subtle. Note that honey can have different flavors depending on where it's from)

Add and mix well:

2/3 cup sugar (I use all turbinado Sugar in the Raw to give it some depth of flavor)

3/4 tsp vanilla

2 large or 3 small bananas (should be very ripe)

Add and Mix:

1 ¾ cup sifted all purpose flour (219 grams) (7.7 oz)

Stir in:

1 ½ cup chopped walnuts

TIME LISTED IS BASED ON GLASS PAN.

Prep pan with oil/butter/spray and flour. Set your standard oven to 350F (176C) or 325F (163C) for a convection oven. Check periodically, but generally needs 60min to bake.

Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips & Walnuts

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Sugar Free Banana Bread with Splenda

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SUGAR FREE BANANA BREAD...SEE BOTTOM OF RECIPE

Mix well:

2 large eggs

1/3 cup oil which should be 50/50 shortening and butter (best to melt)

½ tsp salt

2 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp baking soda

1/3 cup plain yogurt or sour cream

1 tsp Honey (Honey can be flavored differently depending on where it's from. One teaspoon is a good starting point to test what you are using)

Add and mix well:

2/3 cup sugar (I use all turbinado Sugar in the Raw to give it some depth of flavor)

3/4 tsp vanilla

2 large or 3 small bananas (should be very ripe)

Add and Mix:

1 ¾ cup sifted all purpose flour (219 grams) (7.7 oz)

Stir in:

1 cup chopped walnuts

½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (Ghirardelli mini semi-sweet chips work great)

TIME LISTED IS BASED ON GLASS PAN.

Prep pan with oil/butter/spray and flour. Set your standard oven to 350F (176C) or 325F (163C) for a convection oven. Check periodically, but generally needs 70min to bake.

Mix well:

2 large eggs

1/3 cup oil which should be 50/50 shortening and butter (Best to melt for measurement...for this specific recipe I use about 70% butter and 30% shortening)

½ tsp salt

2 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp baking soda

1/3 cup plain yogurt or sour cream

1 tsp Honey (Honey can be flavored differently depending on where it's from. One teaspoon is a good starting point to test what you are using)

Add and mix well:

2/3 cup Splenda

***See notation about sugar at bottom of recipe***

1 tsp vanilla

2 large or 3 small bananas (should be very ripe)

Add and Mix:

1 ¾ cup sifted all purpose flour (219 grams) (7.7 oz)

Stir in:

1 ½ cup chopped walnuts

TIME LISTED IS BASED ON GLASS PAN.

Prep bread pan with oil/butter/spray and flour. Bake at 325F (163C) deg in a convection oven...350F (176C) in a standard oven. Check periodically, but generally needs at least 55min to bake when NOT using nuts. I set timer for 45min and check at that point. It normally takes 55min w/o using nuts.

NOTE: This is called sugar free only because it uses SPLENDA. There IS sugar naturally in the honey and some other ingredients.

What is National Banana Bread Day?

(Yes, there is such a thing!)

Banana Bread with Raisins and Walnuts

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Banana Bread with Orange and Brandy

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A bowl of raisins make a great snack

Mix well:

2 large eggs

1/3 cup oil which should be 50/50 shortening and butter (best to melt)

½ tsp salt

2 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp baking soda

1/3 cup plain yogurt or sour cream

1 tsp Honey (Honey can be flavored differently depending on where it's from. One teaspoon is a good starting point to test what you are using)

1/2 Cup White Raisins

½ cup white raisins

Add and mix well:

2/3 cup sugar (I use all turbinado Sugar in the Raw to give it some depth of flavor)

3/4 tsp vanilla

2 large or 3 small bananas (should be very ripe)

Add and Mix:

1 ¾ cup sifted all purpose flour (219 grams) (7.7 oz)

Stir in:

1 ½ cup chopped walnuts

TIME LISTED IS BASED ON GLASS PAN.

Prep pan with oil/butter/spray and flour. Set your standard oven to 350F (176C) or 325F (163C) for a convection oven. Check periodically, but generally needs 70-75min to bake.

Mix well:

2 large eggs

1/3 cup oil which should be 50/50 shortening and butter (best to melt)

½ tsp salt

2 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp baking soda

1/3 cup plain yogurt or sour cream

1 tsp Honey (Honey can be flavored differently depending on where it's from. One teaspoon is a good starting point to test what you are using)

1 tsp orange zest (I use an Etched Zester. Once you make this you can adjust the amount and type of zest to your liking)

1 ½ tsp orange juice

1 ¼ tsp Brandy

Add and mix well:

2/3 cup sugar (I use all turbinado Sugar in the Raw to give it some depth of flavor)

3/4 tsp vanilla

2 large or 3 small bananas (should be very ripe)

Add and Mix:

1 ¾ cup sifted all purpose flour (219 grams) (7.7 oz)

Stir in:

1 cup chopped walnuts

NOTE: I melt a little butter into a bowl and add approx. 2-3 tsp orange zest into it. Press zest into the butter to release some of the oil from the zest. Brush onto top of bread when it's approx. 75% done then finish baking.

TIME LISTED IS BASED ON GLASS PAN.

Prep pan with oil/butter/spray and flour. Set your standard oven to 350F (176C) or 325F (163C) for a convection oven. Check periodically, but generally needs 70-75min to bake.

Banana Bread with Lemon Zest

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Banana Bread with Brandied Raisins

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These fresh lemons pair well with the best banana bread

Mix well:

2 large eggs

1/3 cup oil which should be 50/50 shortening and butter (best to melt)

½ tsp salt

2 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp baking soda

1/3 cup plain yogurt or sour cream

1 tsp Honey (Honey can be flavored differently depending on where it's from. One teaspoon is a good starting point to test what you are using)

1 tsp lemon zest (I use an Etched Zester. Once you make this you can adjust the amount and type of zest to your liking)

Add and mix well:

2/3 cup sugar (I use all turbinado Sugar in the Raw to give it some depth of flavor)

3/4 tsp vanilla

2 large or 3 small bananas (should be very ripe)

Add and Mix:

1 ¾ cup sifted all purpose flour (219 grams) (7.7 oz)

Stir in:

¾ to 1 cup chopped walnuts (make sure the pieces are not too large)

TIME LISTED IS BASED ON GLASS PAN.

Prep pan with oil/butter/spray and flour. Set your standard oven to 350F (176C) or 325F (163C) for a convection oven. Check periodically, but generally needs 70-75min to bake.

Mix well:

2 large eggs

1/3 cup oil which should be 50/50 shortening and butter (best to melt)

½ tsp salt

2 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp baking soda

½ tsp cinnamon

1/3 cup plain yogurt or sour cream

1 tsp Honey (Honey can be flavored differently depending on where it's from. One teaspoon is a good starting point to test what you are using)

½ cup white raisins soaked in Brandy for ½ hr to 45 min

Add and mix well:

2/3 cup sugar (I use all turbinado Sugar in the Raw to give it some depth of flavor)

3/4 tsp vanilla

2 large or 3 small bananas (should be very ripe)

Add and Mix:

1 ¾ cup sifted all purpose flour (219 grams) (7.7 oz)

Stir in:

1 ½ cup chopped walnuts

TIME LISTED IS BASED ON GLASS PAN.

Prep pan with oil/butter/spray and flour. Set your standard oven to 350F (176C) or 325F (163C) for a convection oven. Check periodically, but generally needs 70-75min to bake.

Banana Bread with Apricots

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Banana Bread with Blueberries

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Fresh apricots are a taste treat when put in banana bread

Mix well:

2 large eggs

1/3 cup oil which should be 50/50 shortening and butter (best to melt)

½ tsp salt

2 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp baking soda

1/3 cup plain yogurt or sour cream

1 tsp Honey (Honey can be flavored differently depending on where it's from. One teaspoon is a good starting point to test what you are using)

1 cup dried apricots (sliced in fairly thin strips lengthwise)

Add and mix well:

2/3 cup sugar (I use all turbinado Sugar in the Raw to give it some depth of flavor)

3/4 tsp vanilla

2 large or 3 small bananas (should be very ripe)

Add and Mix:

1 ¾ cup sifted all purpose flour (219 grams) (7.7 oz)

Stir in:

1 ½ cup chopped walnuts

TIME LISTED IS BASED ON GLASS PAN.

Prep pan with oil/butter/spray and flour. Set your standard oven to 350F (176C) or 325F (163C) for a convection oven. Check periodically, but generally needs 70-75 min to bake.

Mix well:

2 large eggs

1/3 cup oil which should be 50/50 shortening and butter (best to melt)

½ tsp salt

2 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp baking soda

1/3 cup plain yogurt or sour cream

1 tsp Honey (Honey can be flavored differently depending on where it's from. One teaspoon is a good starting point to test what you are using)

1 tsp lemon zest (I use an Etched Zester. Once you make this you can adjust the amount and type of zest to your liking)

Add and mix well:

2/3 cup sugar (I use all turbinado Sugar in the Raw to give it some depth of flavor)

3/4 tsp vanilla

2 large or 3 small bananas (should be very ripe)

Add and Mix:

1 ¾ cup sifted all purpose flour (219 grams) (7.7 oz)

Stir in:

¾ cup fresh blueberries. Small ones are great. I cut larger ones in half. Gently fold into batter.

TIME LISTED IS BASED ON GLASS PAN.

Prep pan with oil/butter/spray and flour. Set your standard oven to 350F (176C) or 325F (163C) for a convection oven. Check periodically, but generally needs 70 min to bake.

THIS MAKES ONE MINI LOAF

5 1/2" x 3" x 2 1/4" high

Mix well:

1 large egg

ONE HALF OF: 1/3 cup oil which should be 50/50 shortening and butter (best to melt)

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp baking powder

1/8 tsp baking soda

ONE HALF OF: 1/3 cup plain yogurt or sour cream

1 tsp Honey (The honey flavor should be subtle. Note that honey can have different flavors depending on where it's from)

1/4 cup Pureed Apple

1/8 tsp Cinnamon

Add and mix:

1/3 cup sugar (Turbinado sugar in the raw)

3/4 tsp vanilla

2 small bananas (should be very ripe)

Add and Mix:

1 cup sifted all purpose flour

Stir in:

¼ Cup crushed peanuts

****If you like, drizzle some liquid caramel over the top after the loaf cools. YUM-YUM!

TIME LISTED IS BASED ON GOLD MINI PAN.

Prep pan with oil/butter/spray and flour. Set your standard oven to 350F (176C) or 325F (163C) for a convection oven. Check periodically, but generally needs 60-65 min to bake.

THIS MAKES ONE MINI LOAF

5 1/2" x 3" x 2 1/4" high

Mix well:

1 large egg

ONE HALF OF: 1/3 cup oil which should be 50/50 shortening and butter (best to melt)

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp baking powder

1/8 tsp baking soda

ONE HALF OF: 1/3 cup plain yogurt or sour cream

1 tsp Honey (The honey flavor should be subtle. Note that honey can have different flavors depending on where it's from)

1/4 cup Pureed Apple

½ tsp Cinnamon

Add and mix:

1/3 cup sugar (Turbinado sugar in the raw)

3/4 tsp vanilla

2 small bananas (should be very ripe)

Add and Mix:

1 cup sifted all purpose flour

TIME LISTED IS BASED ON GOLD MINI PAN.

Prep pan with oil/butter/spray and flour. Set your standard oven to 350F (176C) or 325F (163C) for a convection oven. Check periodically, but generally needs 60-65 min to bake.

Fresh blueberries enhance any baked goods and make great Blueberry Banana Bread

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