Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

So, I decided to do a blog and share my misadventures in baking, painting, crafting, cooking and life.  What better way to start than with a baking recipe!  Whenever I'm feeling sad, stressed, happy or basically any time, my go to is baking something yummy.  It's not so good on the waistline of my hubby and I, but I just can't help myself.  Below is my hubby's favorite bread recipe.  I hope you enjoy!!

Oh, and if you're feeling extra sassy, you can add a little glaze on top.  Super yummy!

For Glaze:

1 1/4 cups powdered sugar

3 Tbsp milk (more if desired)

1.  Mix milk into powdered sugar.

2.  Add more milk, if necessary, for your desired consistency.

3.  Drizzle over bread while it's still warm.

 

Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Ingredients:

For the bread:
• 3 over-ripe bananas, smashed up
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp baking soda
• dash of salt
• 1 1/2 cups flour 
For the swirl:
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 Tbs cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350. Butter and four a loaf pan or use Pam baking spray. My pan was an 8x4 but you can use any size you prefer.  Just make sure to adjust the baking time.
2. Mix bananas, butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla together.  Sprinkle baking soda and salt around on top of the banana mixture. Then gently stir in flour. Be careful not to over-mix!
3. In a small dish, mix together the sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
4. Add 1/2 of the batter to the loaf pan and then sprinkle 3/4 of the cinnamon-sugar mixture all over the batter in the pan. Add the rest of the batter, and then sprinkle the leftover cinnamon-sugar on top.
5. Bake for 50-60 minutes, but remember, if you’re using a different-sized loaf pan, be careful and keep a close eye on it!