This Banana Yeast Bread isn’t what you’re used to. It’s a classic yeast bread with bananas inside, giving it a wonderful mild banana flavor. A must try for any ripe banana’s lying around!
Growing up, my mother used to make bread from scratch.
It was the most amazing smell in the entire world to walk into my house after school and smell the aroma of freshly made bread.
My mother has always been what I consider an excellent baker.
She was always trying new recipes and did everything from scratch including grinding her own flour a good portion of the time.
I was quite spoiled as a child because I had a plethora of amazing baked goodies to munch on.
So it’s no wonder that I am the same way.
I once had someone offer me a bread machine, knowing how much I love to make bread.
However I turned them down.
I love to make bread, because I love the process of making bread.
I personally find it relaxing and completely and utterly amazing.
However, don’t get me wrong.
I don’t make ALL my bread from scratch.
We use store bought bread for 99% of all our bread needs.
However, nothing beats a homemade loaf of bread.
And this Banana Yeast Bread is no exception.
This Banana Yeast Bread is absolutely delicious and fun trick to play on others.
When you tell them you’ve made banana bread, they will NOT expect this.
They’ll think you’re kidding.
But alas my friends you and I are both NOT kidding.
This is a yeast bread.
Plus it is a banana bread.
Mix it together it’s a Banana Yeast Bread.
It tastes like regular bread, but with a hint of banana.
For me it was a bit of a mind trick.
My mind saw and expected one taste but I got a completely new taste.
The flavor of this banana yeast bread isn’t as strong on regular banana bread, but it is quite delicious.
If you are a lover of homemade bread, and like bananas, give this homemade old fashioned Banana Yeast Bread a try!
You wont be disappointed!
Banana Yeast Bread

This Banana Yeast Bread isn't what you're used to. It's a classic yeast bread with bananas inside, giving it a wonderful mild banana flavor. A must try for any ripe banana's lying around!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs + 1 large egg
- 3 bananas, mashed
- 2 packages active dry yeast (4 1/2 teaspoons)
- 5 - 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat add milk, butter and sugar. Cook until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Turn off stove.
- Once milk mixture is at a warm, but not hot, temperature pour mixture into your stand mixer.
- Add salt, 2 eggs & bananas. Mix well.
- Add yeast and 2 cups of flour. Mix for 3 minutes to allow the yeast to truly mix into the dough.
- Add in additional 3 cups of flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add UP TO 1 more cup of flour a little at a time until dough no longer sticks to the side of the mixing bowl while mixing.
- Continue mixing dough for 5 more minutes. You can hand knead here, however I prefer to let me mixer do the job for me!
- Butter or spray a large mixing bowl. Place dough inside bowl and turn once to coat entire dough with butter or oil. Cover with a cloth or plastic wrap and let rice in a draft free spot until double in size. This takes about 45 minutes.
- Prepare 2 baking sheets by place parchment paper, non-stick foil, a Silpat or greasing the pans.
- Scoop out half the dough and form into a round loaf. Place loaf onto prepared baking sheet. Cut an X on the top - loaf WILL rise while baking and this will help it keep it's beautiful shape.
- Scoop out other half and do the same for your second baking sheet.
- Cover again, and let rise again. Should take another 45 minutes.
- In a small bowl beat 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of water together. Brush this mixture on top of each loaf.
- Bake at 375*F for 20 - 30 minutes. My oven only required 20 minutes, however mine bakes a bit hot. If you are unsure if dough is done it should have a nice golden color and sound hollow when you thump the bread with your finger.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
30Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 517Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 108mgCarbohydrates: 102gFiber: 4gSugar: 5gProtein: 14g
Photos & Text Updated: February 27, 2018
Kathleen
Wednesday 3rd of April 2019
Was surprised it didn't raise higher with two packets of yeast, but it was a cool day that I made it. It had great texture, easy to knead, and great taste when it baked. I also used 8x4 pans. Was not able to taste much banana??
Janelle
Sunday 7th of April 2019
Hi Kathleen! You're right, temperature is a big factor in the rising process. Also the age of the yeast will affect the rise too. This bread is funny in that you really don't taste the banana. It's such a mild taste! Which is perfect for anyone who doesn't like banana bread but does like yeast bread!
Lisan
Monday 5th of March 2018
Hi, would this work with a loaf pan? If do, on which size of a loaf pan?
Janelle
Saturday 5th of May 2018
It should work in a loaf pan! As to what size, I'd divide the dough into two 8x4 inch pans. Hope you like it as much as we do!
Sally
Wednesday 9th of March 2016
Please let me know in spoon measurement How much is 2 packets of yeast. Thank you, Sally
Janelle
Tuesday 27th of February 2018
1 packet of yeast contains 2 1/4 teaspoons of yeast. So 2 packets would be 4 1/2 teaspoons of yeast! Great question!