Ina Garten's Banana Bread loaf sliced on a wooden cutting board

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October 19, 2023

Ina Garten's Banana Bread Recipe

 

We're always looking for ways we can be less wasteful so when we saw a set of bananas that needed to go, we knew exactly what to do with them - make Ina's Banana Bread!

This recipe took about 10 minutes to assemble and an hour to bake - it's perfectly easy for anyone, no matter how much experience you have in the kitchen. If you're a newbie, this would impress anyone at the office for the holidays!

We subbed out the buttermilk for sour cream because well, we didn't plan ahead and didn't have buttermilk on hand - but it worked perfectly! We also tripled the vanilla amount because we're a HUGE vanilla family - it wasn't overpowering, it ended up being the perfect flavor. If you love a little more vanilla, try adding an additional 1 or 2 teaspoons - you won't be disappointed.

Ina Garten's Banana Bread

Ina Garten

Servings

8

Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

70 minutes

Elevate your baking with Ina Garten's legendary Banana Bread recipe! This foolproof recipe delivers a moist, flavorful loaf bursting with ripe bananas and warm spices. Perfect for fall baking, holiday gatherings, or a quick and delicious snack.

Easy to follow: Ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers alike.Simple Ingredients: Pantry staples ensure effortless baking.Guaranteed Delicious: Ina's touch creates a crowd-pleasing masterpiece.

Ina Garten's Banana Bread

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk (may substitute sour cream or yogurt)
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

  • 4 soft, overripe mashed medium bananas (about 1 1/2 cups)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9×5 loaf pan with butter or cooking spray and line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, combine flour, pecans, granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
  4. Whisk eggs, melted butter, buttermilk, brown sugar, and vanilla in a separate, medium bowl. Then, slowly stir the mashed bananas into the mix.
  5. Gently stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture in the large bowl.
  6. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and gently tap against the counter to even it out in the pan.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for around an hour. Test it out by sticking a toothpick or knife in the center - if it comes out clean, you're ready to pull the bread from the oven.
  8. Let the banana bread to cool for about 10 minutes before removing it from the pan. Turn the loaf onto a wire rack to cool.
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8 comments

Best banana bread I’ve ever made.
Followed recipe exactly
Thank you!

Lorelei B

This is very good, but too much like cake and a very “airy” cake versus a dense bread texture. I only used 1and 1/8 cup of flour, thinking it would keep this from happening. Any suggestions?

Mary Ellen

Very good recipe . Thank you

Nive n

My family can’t eat nuts. Any idea what modifications I may need to make if I leave out the pecans? More flour?

Mary Ann

The top line naming the 1/3 cup melted butter did not come out on my printed page. Could have been the error of my printer, but worth checking out. Great recipe.

Charlotte

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