Delicious Banana Crumb Bread

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Delicious Banana Crumb Bread.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grab an 8x4 inch loaf pan and give it a light greasing and flouring to ensure your bread comes out easily after baking. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of white sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder. Now, take your shortening and cut it into the flour mixture using a pastry blender until it resembles coarse crumbs. In a separate large bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, 1 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of almond extract, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Add in the mashed banana and mix everything together until well combined. Gently fold the flour mixture into the banana mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Pour this delightful batter into your prepared loaf pan. For the crumb topping, combine 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar, 1 cup of quick-cooking rolled oats, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup of cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this crumb mixture generously over the batter in the loaf pan. Bake in your preheated oven for 20 minutes, then reduce the heat to 325°F (165°C) and continue baking until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, which should take an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Once done, let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious banana crumb bread with a cup of coffee or tea!