Odlums Banana Bread
This classic Odlums banana bread is a moist, flavorful quick bread that's perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The combination of ripe bananas, warm spices, and a tender crumb make this recipe a true Irish staple.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups Odlums self-rising flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray, and line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the Odlums self-rising flour and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Fold the mashed bananas into the butter and sugar mixture until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice the Odlums banana bread and serve as desired.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per slice)
- Calories: 253
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 53mg
- Sodium: 260mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 38g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 18g
- Protein: 4g