Baking from Scratch

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mini loaves of banana bread
April 2019
When I found some half-priced bananas in the grocery store over the weekend, I developed a craving for homemade banana bread. It's been ages since I've baked anything from scratch, but I knew I had the necessary ingredients in my pantry.

I made two full-sized loaves and three mini loaves. The small loaves are gifts, and the two large loaves are sliced, wrapped, and tucked in the freezer (minus a couple of slices 😉) for future breakfast treats.

What item(s) have you recently baked without using a mix?


Comments

  1. DelightedHandsMay 1, 2019 at 6:47 AM

    I could smell it from here! The loaves look great!
    Bake......um, not in a long time either!

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  2. DelightedHandsMay 1, 2019 at 6:48 AM

    I take that back-I made bread for Easter!

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  3. Changes in the windMay 1, 2019 at 7:21 AM

    Oh I am so happy you treated yourself to these..they look wonderful.

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  4. Ranch WifeMay 1, 2019 at 8:01 AM

    And I'm betting your home smelled amazing while those pretty loaves were baking! Your pans are pretty too! :) Back when the kids were small and we lived in Texas, there was a tiny, independently owned grocery/convenience store. It was called Balmorhea Grocery, but we all just called it Harry's. When we popped in there and he had overripe bananas, he would always insist I take them for free because he knew I baked. I would always take him a loaf or muffins. Such a sweet man.

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  5. SaraMay 1, 2019 at 8:52 AM

    Nothing - I bake nothing from scratch. I used to bake banana bread from scratch quite often, but Chiquita makes a great mix. Just add the eggs and bananas. Actually I rarely bake anything outside of the holidays, except for the occasional banana bread.

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  6. DeeMay 1, 2019 at 9:30 AM

    I don't bake often, but when I do, it is ALWAYS from scratch.

    I ♥ the way banana bread smells while it is baking!! Enjoy those loaves.

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  7. WanderingcatstudioMay 1, 2019 at 9:53 AM

    My brother and I grew up at the elbow of a Baker (literally, as that's Mom's maiden name). I won't say I bake like crazy, but when I do it's almost always from scratch.(Cakes and muffins I usually use a mix just because I'm lazy). Last week I made us an apple crisp, and earlier this week I made myself some chocolate chip cookies. But now you've got me thinking about baking.... I think maybe Dave needs some peanut butter ones.

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  8. BetsyMay 1, 2019 at 10:08 AM

    Banana bread. I bake it quite often because it's a popular treat for our Thursday evening Bible study. I purposely by banana's when they are on "the edge" just so I can make bread. Your's looks delicious. Why did I not think about pre-slicing? I always have to pull an entire loaf out of the freezer. I will be using your trick from now on.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  9. AraigneeMay 1, 2019 at 10:46 AM

    I just pulled a loaf I baked out of the freezer and it was delish! I love banana bread.

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  10. kathy bMay 1, 2019 at 12:49 PM

    Ive made focaccia bread without a mix. It was too dry though. Mmm banana bread!

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  11. JennyMay 1, 2019 at 3:32 PM

    I've never used a mix so don't know anything about them. Not sure its such a big thing here. I do bake regularly and quite enjoy making things the old fashioned way. Have to admit that I'm rather a messy cook so always wear an apron!

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  12. Far Side of FiftyMay 3, 2019 at 5:40 PM

    Nope nothing here from scratch lately:)

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  13. RoseMay 4, 2019 at 5:56 PM

    Cookies....no. a pan of cornbread...not sure which I baked last...

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