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    Banana Bread Without Baking Soda

    Published: Aug 23, 2022 · Modified: Mar 23, 2023 by brooke · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Banana bread without baking soda is a moist and flavorful loaf that's perfect to make when you have brown bananas sitting on the counter. Slather with butter warm from the oven and it's like a little piece of heaven.

    Banana bread without baking soda loaf cut open to see inside.

    This banana bread without baking soda is the perfect recipe for when you want to use up those brown bananas that have been sitting on your counter, and you realize you are out of baking soda. It's happened to me before, which is why I figured there needs to be options without compromise of taste and texture.

    If you've got extra bananas to use up you should also try my banana carrot muffins, my banana biscoff bundt cake or my sour cream banana bread.

    banana bread loaf cut with 3 slices to the side.

    WHY THIS BREAD WORKS

    BASIC INGREDIENTS- Banana bread uses staple ingredients that you generally always have on hand. And eliminating baking soda makes it even more likely.

    SOFT AND TENDER- This bread is seriously so soft, if you eat it warm you feel like it could melt in your mouth.

    GOOD WAY TO USE UP OLD BANANA'S- I seem to always have brown banana's on my counter and this is the perfect way to use them that makes me family so happy.

    INGREDIENT NOTES

    • Butter- I always use salted butter, but unsalted or even oil would work great.
    • Eggs- Make sure they are room temperature before starting to mix. You can soak them in a little room temp water if you need it to go quick.
    • Sour Cream- Can sub greek yogurt or buttermilk depending on what you have on hand.
    • Flour- If you have a scale weighing will yield the best results.
    • Cinnamon- I love cinnamon in my banana bread, but feel free to leave it out if you prefer it without spice.
    all the ingredients to make banana bread without baking soda.

    STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

    STEP ONE: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x5 loaf pan with nonstick spray, or line with parchment paper. 

    STEP TWO: In a large bowl or mixer, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scraping down sides of the bowl as needed. Mash banana's.

    Butter and sugar creamed together.
    banana's mashed.

    STEP THREE: Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low. Add sour cream, mashed banana and vanilla and mix again until all incorporated.

    adding wet ingredients.
    adding dry ingredients.

    STEP FOUR: Add dry ingredients and slowly mix, being careful not to overmix. Pour batter into prepared pan, and sprinkle the top with turbinado sugar.

    banana bread batter in loaf pan.
    batter sprinkled with sugar before baking.

    STEP FIVE: Bake for about 55-60 minutes. I always stick a toothpick into the center of the bread where it has cracked and looks more gooey. If it comes out clean, your bread is done. Bread will also be pulling away from the sides of the pan when done.

    banana bread without baking soda fresh out of the oven.

    EXPERT BAKING TIPS

    Make sure you really cream the butter and sugar for a few minutes. This is going to help create a light and fluffy loaf.

    Make sure you stick a toothpick in the loaf so you know it is done baking. The best place to stick it is where it has cracked.

    I have given both cups and grams as measurements. Grams will be more precise, especially when measuring flour. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, no problem! Just lightly spoon flour into your measuring cup to insure its not packed in there. Light and fluffy is the key.

    FAQ

    Can this recipe be doubled?

    Yes, this recipe is great to double and cook in 2 regular size loaf pans, or 4 mini loaf pans.

    Can this recipe be made into muffins?

    This recipe is perfect for muffins as well. Spray muffin tin with cooking spray or line cups. Fill about ⅔ full and bake for 16-18 minutes.

    4 slices of banana bread without baking soda stacked on each other.

    STORING AND FREEZING

    If you plan to eat the banana bread without baking soda all in one day I usually just allow it to sit out on the counter and it generally stays nice and moist. If we have leftovers, which rarely happens at our house, I like to wrap it in tinfoil. This keep the top of the loaf crispy, where as if you store it in a ziplock bag it will soften it more.

    FREEZING

    Just wrap the loaf in plastic wrap or tinfoil first and then into a ziplock bag to ensure freshness. Take out a few hours before wanting to eat to allow to defrost.

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    Banana bread without baking soda loaf cut open to see inside.

    Banana Bread Without Baking Soda

    brooke
    Banana bread without baking soda is a moist and flavorful loaf that's perfect to make when you have brown bananas sitting on the counter.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 55 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 313 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ½ cup butter softened
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • 1½ cups mashed ripe bananas I usually just use 3 bananas and don't measure
    • 2 tsp vanilla
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour sometimes I sub ½ cup whole wheat flour
    • 1½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
    • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg optional
    • turbinado sugar for sprinkling on top

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x5 loaf pan with nonstick spray, or line with parchment paper. 
    • In a large bowl or mixer, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scraping down sides of the bowl as needed. Mash banana's in a separate bowl.
    • Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low. Add sour cream, mashed banana and vanilla and mix again until all incorporated.
    • Add dry ingredients and slowly mix, being careful not to overmix.
    • Pour batter into prepared pan, and sprinkle the top with turbinado sugar.
    • Bake for about 55-60 minutes. I always stick a toothpick into the center of the bread where it has cracked and looks more gooey. If it comes out clean, your bread is done. Bread will also be pulling away from the sides of the pan when done.
    • Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes in the pan before removing. Cutting the bread when it's too warm will result in bread that starts to fall apart.

    Notes

    If you do not have sour cream, you can use greek yogurt or buttermilk instead. Sometimes I use half sour cream and half buttermilk.
    You can double this recipe for 2 loaves, or 4 mini loaves.
    If you wanted to add chocolate chips to this I would skip the cinnamon and nutmeg. I love having the spices in there, but I know everyone doesn't feel the same.
    As noted I sometimes use a little bit of wheat flour.
    I have given both cups and grams as measurements. Grams will be more precise, especially when measuring flour. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, no problem! Just lightly spoon flour into your measuring cup to insure its not packed in there. Light and fluffy is the key.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 333mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 424IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Julie

      September 21, 2022 at 9:02 pm

      This was such a delicious recipe and turned out perfectly! Thanks for coming to the rescue when I didn’t have baking soda.

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