Family Banana Bread Recipe
This family banana bread recipe is a treasured recipe passed down from my great aunt, updated slightly for modern kitchens while keeping its original heart intact. Made with simple ingredients and thoughtful techniques, it highlights how family recipes connect generations through everyday baking.
Servings 8
Equipment
- Bread Loaf Pan
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp buttermilk
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 2 cups all purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cream butter and sugar together.
- Add eggs and mashed bananas.
- Mix in buttermilk.
- Add baking soda, baking powder, and flour last until fully encorporated.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes
- Remove from pan, slice, and enjoy.
Notes
Tip: Although Glass or Ceramic Loaf Pans will work, Aluminum pans are what I use the majority of the time when baking this family banana bread recipe. They give the most consistent results in my kitchen and create the texture I associate with classic homemade banana bread.
