Mom’s Recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened
• 2 large eggs
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, milk, and cinnamon.
5. In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. Add the banana mixture to the creamed mixture and stir until combined.
7. Add dry ingredients, mixing just until flour disappears.
8. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Note: Mom's handwritten recipe is in the photo above - transcribe when you get a chance. The version below is a reliable classic banana bread to fall back on.

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/3 cup (80g) plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, room temp
• 1 1/2 cups (345g) mashed bananas (3-4 ripe)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: 3/4 cup chopped pecans/walnuts, or 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method

1. Adjust oven rack to lower third and preheat to 350F. Grease a 9x5 loaf pan.
2. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar on medium-high until light and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in yogurt, vanilla, and mashed bananas.