maple scented banana bread optimized

Maple Scented Banana Bread

Makes: Two 8 1/2" (1.5 L) loaves

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Serves 16
Difficulty N/A

Ingredients

  • Dry Ingredients:
  • 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) salt
  • Wet Ingredients:
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) packed brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 can (300 mL) Original or Low Fat Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 2/3 cup (150 mL) pure maple syrup
  • 2 cups (500 mL) pureed ripe bananas* (about 4 large bananas)

Directions

Step 1:

Sift dry ingredients together; set aside.

Mix wet ingredients:

Step 2:

With electric mixer, cream butter and brown sugar together. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add remaining ingredients in order, beating well after each addition.

Step 3:

With electric mixer on low speed, fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, beating just until smooth.

Step 4:

Pour batter into two greased and floured (or non-stick) 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" (1.5 L) loaf pans. Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 45-50 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks. Store covered in plastic wrap at room temperature or freeze up to three months.