Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 1/2 cups (310g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (152g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons (10g) baking soda
- 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) salt
- 1 cup (227g) mashed ripe banana (about 2 large bananas)
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 cup (142g) fresh or frozen blueberries
Preparation Time:
10 minutes
Cooking Time:
45-50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch (23x13cm) loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, buttermilk, melted butter, and egg.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the blueberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 240 per slice
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and tender crumb
- Sweet and flavorful with hints of banana and blueberries
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snack
User Comments:
- "This is the best banana bread I've ever had! The blueberries add a delicious twist."
- "I love that it's so easy to make. I always have the ingredients on hand."
- "Perfect for a lazy Sunday morning breakfast."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For a sweeter bread, add an extra 1/4 cup (50g) of sugar.
- For a nutty flavor, add 1/2 cup (57g) of chopped walnuts.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon (15ml) of lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 cup (240ml) of milk and letting it stand for 5 minutes.
