Bread Machine Banana Bread

4.59 from 75 votes

Bread Machine Banana Bread

This moist and flavorful bread machine banana bread is super easy to make in any model bread maker. It's almost completely hands-off, as the bread machine does the mixing and baking for you. This recipe makes a soft, delicious and perfectly moist banana bread.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1 45

Total Time1 50

Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Keyword: best banana bread recipe, bread machine banana bread, bread machine quick bread recipes

Servings:

Calories: 316kcal

Author: Kristina Tipps

Equipment

Ingredients

¼ cup buttermilk warmed
½ cup butter room temperature and cut into small pieces
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 medium-sized ripe bananas mashed
¾ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 ¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup walnuts optional
½ cup chocolate chips optional

Instructions

Spray the bread pan with a little olive oil to ensure the bread does not stick once baked (optional, unless you're sure your pan does not cause breads to stick).
Add all ingredients to the bread pan in the order listed. For non-Cuisinart bread makers, check your manual for the correct order to add ingredients (this is usually liquids first and dry ingredients last but it's always best to check).
Select the "quick bread" setting. Choose the 1.5lb loaf and select your preferred crust color (see notes).
After 5 minutes of mixing, use a spatula to mix in any ingredients that have stuck to the sides or bottom of the bread pan. When the button chimes that it's ready to start baking, remove the kneading paddle (if you miss this part, it can be removed after baking). Give the batter a good, final mix to ensure everything is incorporated evenly.
Once the bake cycle has finished, allow to cool in the bread pan for 10 minutes. Then unplug the machine and remove the pan using oven mitts. Turn the pan on it's side and carefully ease out the banana bread with the help of a spatula if needed. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. If you haven't removed the kneading paddle, carefully pull it out of the bottom prior to slicing.
Store uneaten banana bread in bread bags at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months in freezer safe bags.

Notes

Loaf size: 1.5lb

Yield: 8-10 servings, depending on how big you cut the slices.

Tip 1: the Cuisinart CBK-200 can produce an overly dark crust, even on the light setting. I always use the light crust color because of this, so you may want to also.

Storing: slice and keep it at room temperature stored in plastic bags, a bread box or cloth bread bag. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days. It can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Banana bread can also be frozen for up to 6 months in freezer safe bags. Defrost at room temperature, in the fridge overnight, or in the microwave.

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