Banana bread has long been a favorite treat for its comforting aroma and deliciously moist texture. But what if we told you there's a secret ingredient that takes banana bread to a whole new level of softness? Brace yourself for the revelation – it's mayonnaise! Yes, you read that right. Mayo is the not-so-secret weapon in creating the softest, most mouthwatering banana bread you've ever tasted.
I wish you could just smell my kitchen every single time I make this. Don't you wish there was a candle scent that smelled like freshly baked banana bread? I'm sure the scent exists, but nothing will compare to the reality of what it smells like by simply whipping this recipe up for a delicious treat.
Equipment
All you need is standard kitchen tools for this delicious banana bread!
Ingredients
- Bananas
- Mayo
- Egg
- Brown sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a bowl, mash together the bananas, mayo and egg.
Add brown sugar, sugar and vanilla and blend just until combined.
Combine all dry ingredients in a medium sized bowl: flour, baking soda and salt. Mix thoroughly and add to the wet mixture and combine.
- Using a bread pan, coat the inside edges with about 1 tablespoon of shortening or use cold butter to coat the edges. Then add 1 tablespoon of flour and coat the inside of the bread pan so that the banana bread will not stick to the pan. Coat it with flour and dump out the excess. If you hold the bread pan upside down over the sink and pat it, the extra flour will come out, but the coating should not.
- Pour the banana bread batter into the bread pan and put in the oven.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Variations & Substitutions
If you don't have Mayo on hand, substitute it with sour cream. They will have the same exact flavor and similar outcomes. Mayo is a good dairy-free option for individuals with dietary restrictions.
If you are like me and you adore chocolate, feel free to add chocolate chips to this recipe. Or, you can try my double chocolate banana bread recipe that is fabulous!
Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 3 over ripe bananas
- ½ cup mayo
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a bowl, mash together the bananas, mayo and egg.
- Add brown sugar, sugar and vanilla and blend just until combined.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a medium sized bowl: flour, baking soda and salt. Mix thoroughly and add to the wet mixture and combine.
- Using a bread pan, coat the inside edges with about 1 tablespoon of shortening or use cold butter to coat the edges. Then add 1 tablespoon of flour and coat the inside of the bread pan so that the banana bread will not stick to the pan. Coat it with flour and dump out the excess. If you hold the bread pan upside down over the sink and pat it, the extra flour will come out, but the coating should not.
- Pour the banana bread batter into the bread pan and put in the oven.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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