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Moist banana bread with crumb topping in a glass loaf pan
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Banana Bread with Crumb Topping

This moist banana bread with crumb topping is a family recipe made with three ripe bananas for rich flavor and a tender, slightly dense texture. Finished with a buttery cinnamon crumb topping and a simple foil-wrapping method to lock in moisture, this classic loaf is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large ripe bananas mashed
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cups milk
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Topping
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mash bananas in a large bowl.
  3. Mix in oil, sugar, and egg,
  4. Stir in baking powder and salt.
  5. Add milk
  6. Mix in flour 1/2 a cup at a time until just combined.
  7. Pour batter into pan.
  8. Mix crumb topping ingredients until crumbly and sprinkle over batter.
  9. Bake 60–65 minutes.
  10. Cool 10 minutes, remove from pan, and wrap loosely in foil while warm.