Old Fashion Banana Bread

There’s something special about a loaf of old-fashioned banana bread that feels like home. This homemade version is just like grandma used to make—simple, comforting, and full of warmth in every bite. Made with real butter for a rich, tender crumb and perfectly ripe bananas for natural sweetness, it strikes that ideal balance: just sweet enough without ever being overwhelming. Baked to golden perfection, it fills your kitchen with a nostalgic aroma that’s hard to resist. Whether enjoyed with a cup of coffee in the morning or as an afternoon treat, this classic banana bread brings a timeless, homemade touch to your table.

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Banana Bread

Old fashion Banana Bread

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Servings: 10

Course: Dessert

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 eggs (beaten)
• 2 cups mashed bananas (5 medium to large)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick)
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts optional
• 1 Streusel Topping optional

Streusel Topping

• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tbsp all purpose flour
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Equipment

• 1 9x5x3 loaf pan, or (2) 7.5×3.5×2 loaf pans

Method

 

1. Grease bottom and sides of 9x5x3 inch pan, (or two 7 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2; set aside. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Make a well in the center of flour mixture; set aside
2. In a medium bowl combine eggs, bananas, sugar, and butter. Add egg mixture to flour mixture. Stir until moistened (batter should be lumpy). Mix in the walnuts and pour batter into pan, or pans. If using Streusel topping, sprinkle over batter.
3. Bake in 350° oven for 55 to 60 minutes for the 9x5x3 inch pan, or 40 to 45 minutes for the two smaller pans, or until a wooden toothpick inserted near center of bread comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

Streusel Topping

1. In a small bowl combine packed brown sugar and all purpose flour. Using a pastry bender, cut in 2 tablespoons of butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in walnuts.