Description
A delightful and moist Strawberry Banana Bread featuring ripe mashed bananas and fresh chopped strawberries. This quick bread combines the sweet flavors of fruit with a tender crumb, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup softened unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe mashed bananas
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Fruits
- 1 ½ cups chopped strawberries
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (to coat strawberries)
Instructions
- Prepare pans: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray two 9 x 5 inch loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, add ½ cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy, which incorporates air and creates a tender texture.
- Beat eggs: In a small bowl, whisk 2 large eggs using a fork until blended. Add the eggs to the creamed butter and sugar mixture and mix until fully combined.
- Add bananas: Stir in 3 ripe mashed bananas into the wet mixture, blending until uniform.
- Sift dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, mixing gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a dense bread.
- Prepare strawberries: Toss 1 ½ cups chopped strawberries with 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour to prevent them from sinking to the bottom during baking.
- Fold strawberries into batter: Gently fold the floured strawberries into the batter to evenly distribute the fruit while maintaining a light texture.
- Divide batter: Evenly divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans, smoothing the tops gently.
- Bake: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes at 375°F. Then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes. The bread is done when the edges look golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the loaves from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pans before removing to avoid breaking.
Notes
- Using ripe bananas will enhance the sweetness and moisture of the bread.
- Coating the strawberries with flour helps to keep them suspended in the batter instead of sinking.
- Do not overmix once the dry ingredients are added to ensure a tender crumb.
- Let the bread cool fully before slicing to maintain its shape and texture.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry banana bread, banana bread with strawberries, quick bread, fruit bread, homemade bread, baked bread, breakfast bread
