INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Double Barrel Honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 medium bananas)
- 1/4 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and Double Barrel Honey until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla extract, mashed bananas, and buttermilk or yogurt. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- If using nuts or chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve the Double Barrel Honey Banana Bread, enjoying the delightful flavors of bourbon-infused honey and ripe bananas!
This delicious twist on classic banana bread will surely be a hit, offering a subtle hint of bourbon flavor from the honey.
