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Mom's Banana Bread

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 stick softened salted butter
  • 1 large egg well beaten
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • Juice of 2 meyer lemons
  • ¾ cup shredded unsweetened coconut

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a 9×5" glass or ceramic loaf pan with cooking oil
  • In a bowl, mix together flour, salt, and baking soda
  • In the base of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or with a hand mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, around two minutes. Scrape down the sides and mix again for about 30 seconds
  • Add in the egg and mix again for about 30 seconds
  • Add in the ripe bananas and lemon juice start the mixer on low, slowly increasing the speed. Mix together until the bananas are well mashed and incorporated
  • Add in the dry ingredients and mix on low until just incorporated. Scrape down the sides and mix again for about 30 seconds
  • Fold in the shredded coconut until just incorporated
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  • Pour batter into the prepared baking pan
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  • Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a tester poked into the center comes out clean (depending on your oven and baking pan it may take longer or shorter, we recommend to start testing after ~1 hour)