Aunt Joy's Banana Bread

A family-favorite banana bread recipe that’s been the go-to loaf for years — soft, sweet, and so good.

Contributor: Aunt Joy
Aunt Joy's Banana Bread

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Temp

350°F

Yield

5 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 tablespoon milk
  • 2 tablespoon vinegar
  • 8–12 bananas
  • 4 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Step 1
    1

    In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth.

  2. Step 2
    2

    Mix in the eggs, milk, vinegar, and bananas until well combined.

  3. Step 3
    3

    Add the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, then mix well.

  4. Step 4
    4

    Grease the pans and fill them only about half full — no more.

  5. Step 5
    5

    Bake at 350°F until done.

Tips & Variations

  • Sprinkle chocolate chips on top for a sweet finish.
  • Mix a handful of chocolate chips into the batter for extra fun.
  • Add finely chopped walnuts if you enjoy a little crunch.
  • Fill pans only halfway so the loaves bake up beautifully.