Bread Machine Banana Bread (Classic Version)
Ingredients
- 3bananas
- 8 tbspunsalted butter)
(softened
- 2eggs)
(lightly beaten
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 1 clight brown sugar - use 3/4 cup of light brown sugar if you prefer less sweet banana breads.)
(packed cup
- 2 cflour)
(all-purpose
- 1 tspbaking soda
- 1 tspbaking powder
- ½ tspsalt
- 1 tspground cinnamon
- some people like to add cinnamon if their bananas are not super ripe.
- ½ cchopped walnuts or mini chocolate chips
- optional
Directions
- 1
Total Machine Time – approximately 1:40 hours. FYI - The machine will spend roughly 20 minutes mixing and 1:20 hours baking.
- 2
Bread Machine Settings – Quick Bread/Cake, Light Color, 2 lb
- 3
Beat the eggs.
- 4
Mash bananas with a fork.
- 5
Soften the butter in microwave.
- 6
Add the mashed bananas, butter, eggs & vanilla extract into the bread pan and then add the other ingredients. Try to follow order of the ingredients listed above so that liquid ingredients are placed in the bread pan first and the dry ingredients second. Be aware that the bread pan should be removed from the bread machine before you start to add any ingredients. This helps to avoid spilling any material inside the bread machine. The bread machine should always be unplugged when removing the bread pan.
- 7
Put the bread pan (with all of the ingredients) back into the bread machine, close the bread machine lid and then plug in the bread machine.
- 8
Enter the bread machine settings (Quick Bread/Cake, Light Color) and press the start button. FYI - Before making this recipe, please READ the tips section below for more information regarding the sweet quick bread setting used to make banana breads. On your machine, this setting might be called "quick bread", "quick bread/cake", "cake", etc. However, some manufacturers use the "quick bread" setting for rapid sandwich-type breads that use yeast (and not for quick breads such as banana bread that use baking powder/soda). Therefore, this setting can be very confusing... but the tips section below will help you to find the right setting to use on your machine. You need to enter the correct banana bread setting used by your SPECIFIC bread machine model or the banana bread could be under or overcooked.
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Optional - If you want to add chopped walnuts or mini chocolate chips to enhance this basic banana bread recipe, please add them after the first bread machine mixing cycle and before the second mixing (final mixing).
- 10
When the bread machine has finished baking the bread, unplug the bread machine, remove the bread pan and place it on a wooden cutting board. Use oven mitts when removing the bread pan because it will be very hot!
- 11
Optional - Use a long wooden skewer to test if the banana bread is completely cooked. Wear oven mitts as the bread pan will be hot. See the tips section for more details on this classic "toothpick" test.
- 12
After removing the bread pan from the bread machine, you should let the banana bread stay within the warm bread pan on a wooden cutting board for 10 minutes (as this finishes the baking process) before you remove the banana bread from the bread pan. Wear oven mitts.
- 13
After 10 the minute "cooldown", you should remove the banana bread from the bread pan and place the banana bread on a wire cooling rack to finish cooling. Use oven mitts when removing the bread.
- 14
Don’t forget to remove the mixing paddle if it is stuck in the bread. Use oven mitts as the mixing paddle could be hot.
- 15
You should allow the banana bread to completely cool before cutting. This can take up to 2 hours. Otherwise, the banana bread will break (crumble) more easily when cut.
Bread Machine Banana Bread (Classic Version)
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of that moist, comforting banana bread just like Grandma used to make, but without all the fuss? This classic bread machine banana bread recipe delivers on authentic flavor with minimal effort, letting your appliance do the heavy lifting.
The magic of your bread machine handles the mixing, kneading, and baking, freeing you from kitchen duty while ensuring a consistently perfect loaf every time. We're using simple, pantry-friendly ingredients to create a rich, comforting flavor profile that truly evokes homemade goodness, making it a reliable favorite for any home baker.
Prepare yourself for a wonderfully moist and tender quick bread, bursting with sweet banana flavor. Its golden-brown crust gives way to a soft, fragrant interior that’s perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat. The bread machine streamlines the process, making this a remarkably simple bake for any skill level, yielding a substantial loaf that's ideal for sharing and satisfies those familiar cravings.
This versatile recipe welcomes your personal touch. If your bananas aren't super ripe, a touch of ground cinnamon enhances the aroma and taste beautifully. For extra texture and sweetness, feel free to fold in chopped walnuts for a nutty crunch or mini chocolate chips for a delightful melt-in-your-mouth surprise. You can also adjust the sweetness by reducing the light brown sugar to 3/4 cup if you prefer a less sweet loaf without compromising flavor.
This wholesome bread machine banana bread is perfect for a leisurely breakfast, a satisfying snack with your morning coffee, or as a welcome addition to any brunch spread. It’s also a thoughtful gift for friends and family, sharing that homemade warmth effortlessly.