Secret Ingredient Banana Bread
What if I told you the secret to the most incredibly moist, tender banana bread is already in your refrigerator? The secret ingredient is mayonnaise! It adds richness and moisture without making the bread taste like mayonnaise, creating a soft, fluffy loaf every time.
This easy banana bread recipe comes together quickly with simple pantry ingredients and is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Whether you're using all-purpose flour or fresh milled flour, this recipe is a delicious way to use up ripe bananas.
Secret Ingredient Banana Bread
- 3 large overripe bananas, mashes well (1 ½ c or 340 g)
- 75 g (1/3 cup) salted butter, melted
- 200 g (1 cup) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 5 g (1 tsp) vanilla extract
- 115 g (1/2 c) mayonnaise
- 180 g (1 ½ cups) all-purpose flour or fresh milled soft white
- 5 g baking soda (1 tsp)
- 3 g (1/2 tsp) salt
Instructions
Add the ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer or mixing bowl.
Mix until just combined.
Pour batter into a loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick tests clean.
Cover or tent with foil if overbrowning.
Let cool in loaf pan before turning out.
Enjoy your super moist and tender banana bread!
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