60 minutes
A delightful bread that combines the rich flavors of butter, pecans, and bananas with a hint of coconut.
tablespoons
cups
cups
teaspoons
teaspoons
cups
each
Bananas, mashed
each
teaspoons
Pecans, chopped
cups
Dried Unsweetened Coconut, grated
cups
1. Preheat Oven and Grease Pan
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9- by 5-inch loaf pan generously with butter to ensure your bread doesn’t stick.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar. Make sure these dry ingredients are well mixed.
3. Cream Butter and Add Eggs and Bananas
In another bowl, cream the butter until smooth and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the mashed bananas, until you have a smooth and creamy mixture.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Gently fold the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir just enough to combine; a few lumps are fine.
5. Add Vanilla, Pecans, and Coconut
Add the vanilla extract, chopped pecans, and grated coconut to the batter. Stir them in gently, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.
6. Pour Batter and Bake
Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly. Place the pan in the center of your preheated oven and bake for 45 to 60 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out fairly clean with just a few moist crumbs.
7. Cool and Serve
Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a cooling rack for about 15 minutes. After it has cooled slightly, gently turn the loaf out of the pan and let it cool completely on the rack before slicing.
Add 1 tablespoon of instant espresso powder to the dry ingredients and fold in 3/4 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter. The espresso will enhance the banana flavor and the chocolate chips add a beloved twist that never gets old.
Replace pecans with other nuts like walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts, or stir in chocolate chips, dried fruit, or shredded coconut for additional flavor and texture.
Brown the butter before incorporating it into the batter and swap the pecans for toasted hazelnuts. Browning the butter adds a nutty, caramelized depth that pairs beautifully with the richness of hazelnuts.
Use different extracts like almond, or add spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg, or citrus zest for a fresh note.
Incorporate the zest of two lemons and 2 tablespoons of poppy seeds into the batter. The brightness of the lemon will add a fresh twist, and the poppy seeds offer a subtle crunch.
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