When is the last time you thought about your butter? Yes, butter.
I can honestly say, never, until now. The only thought I have ever had about butter was whether to use butter or butter substitute. I never really thought too much about which butter to use. And quite frankly, I hate to admit, I really didn't think there was a difference. Who the heck knew some butter has hormones and artificial ingredients in it?! So when I was asked to try out Finlandia Imported Butter, I was intrigued.
I hadn't ever noticed Finlandia Butter while shopping, but was glad to see I could find it right at Shaw's Supermarket amongst the other butter products.
I thought about how I wanted to try the butter, in order to really get the flavor and to be able to see (or taste) if there really is a difference. I decided the best result would come from going straight up on a slice of bread. I grabbed a loaf of French bread and spread on some of the Finlandia Salted Butter and I was actually surprised that I could really taste a difference. While I was having my taste test, of course, little fingers kept coming in and stealing my experiment!
The Bread & Butter Thief! Caught red handed!
Once I was sold on the taste I decided to do a bit of research on this "new to me" butter and here are a few things I found out:
- Finlandia uses pure fresh milk from cows cared for on small Finnish family-owned farms.
- No artificial ingredients.
- No hormones added (cows are not given rBST)
- The fresh milk is carefully churned and cooled to the perfect temperate that creates a delightfully creamy texture and smooth flavor.
- The salted variety is perfect for spreading on fresh breads or baked goods and the unsalted variety is amazing to use in your favorite baking recipe.
After I devoured a loaf of bread totally appropriate amount of bread, I decided to go ahead and use the unsalted variety in a recipe too. Since my son was already begging me to make banana bread, I just altered my recipe for My Best Banana Bread a little bit.
The biggest takeaway for me, from this, is that I really should pay more attention to what I am feeding my family. I am guilty of being a bit naïve in thinking I am not loading my family with hormones and artificial ingredients, so I am vowing to pay closer attention to these details! One more reason I'm glad to have been asked to try Finlandia!
In order to give you a chance to try out Finlandia Imported Butter we are giving one lucky winner a $25 gift card to ShopRite!
Printable Recipe Card
Banana Bread with Finlandia Butter {GIVEAWAY}
Ingredients
- 1 ⅔ C flour all purpose
- 1 t baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ t salt
- 1 C sugar granulated
- 2 eggs
- ½ C Finlandia Unsalted Imported Butter melted
- 4 very ripe bananas
- 2 T sour cream
- 1 t vanilla extract
- non stick spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Spray a loaf pan with non stick spray and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl (or stand mixer) beat sugar and eggs 2 minutes. Add melted butter, bananas, sour cream and vanilla and beat again on medium speed 2 minutes more.
- Gently fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Pour mixture into prepared loaf pan and bake 50-60 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool on wire rack before slicing.
Thank you once again to Finlandia for sponsoring this post and encouraging me to try their Imported Butter!
KC the Kitchen Chopper says
I took a good look at butter when I blogged about The Real Food Experience earlier this year. You really have to be careful of dairy in any form. Good to know you've found a "safe" butter.
foodyschmoody says
Yes, I am embarrassed that I pay such close attention to allergens for my daughter but kind of let some of the other stuff go by w/out a glance. I'm hoping to be better about it!
Cathy Mini says
I am sitting here drooling! This banana bread is unreal!! Mmm gotta try it!
foodyschmoody says
Thank you Cathy! I appreciate you saying so!
Abigail says
Wow, your banana bread looks seriously moist and delicious! I would love a few slices with my coffee this morning, pretty please?
foodyschmoody says
Sure head on over, I'll save you a piece but you'll have to wrestle it out of my 6 year old's hands! 🙂
Blue says
I used Kerry butter in the past when I found it on sale. Will have search out Findlandia.
Thank you for this op. It's pretty kewl of you and them☆
foodyschmoody says
I've never tried the Kerry butter. I'll have to taste test that one too! 🙂
Jessica says
I would use it in baking
Christina M. says
I would enjoy it either way! Good butter is enjoyable in any form.
Danielle Royalegacy says
A butter like this must be enjoyed straight on bread.
Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom says
Banana bread is a family favorite around here!!
Harmony B says
Would try it on garlic bread
Nicole Neverman says
This banana bread looks so deliciously wonderful! I cannot wait to give this a try. The Finlandia butter sounds like a great product 🙂
Kristy @ Chocolate Slopes says
I am always craving banana bread, looks delicious! And I've never heard of Finlandia butter - sounds like a good fit for banana bread!
Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says
Oh wow, your banana bread looks incredible! I am very fussy about the ingredients I use for baking and I'm glad to know Finlandia butter is so wholesome.
Nancy Andrews says
Looks so good and I love banana bread the butter looks great would love to win some.
Linda F. says
I love using butter to make grilled cheese.
foodyschmoody says
Oh, me too! Grilled Cheese sandwiches are my absolute favorite thing to eat!
Debra Clark says
I have a bunch of overripe bananas sitting on my table right now.......I think this is a perfect use of them!
foodyschmoody says
Thanks Debra. I will admit, I usually buy way more bananas than I think they kids will eat so I'll HAVE to make banana bread 🙂
Stephanie L Stuart says
Okay your little boy and mine probably have the same love of butter! I'll catch that little dude chomping down on sticks of butter early in the morning! Little teeth marks give him away too! How I wish I could be nomming on your banana bread right now. YUM!
foodyschmoody says
Those little boys are such rascals, aren't they?!! Thanks so much for popping in!
Sandra Shaffer says
Banana bread is so darn tasty and yours looks delicious! I'm going to be on the hunt for Finlander butter! Hope I can find it in California!
Leidy Ruiz says
I would enjoy it on garlic bread or dinner rolls
Susie Gall says
Banana Bread and Me - now, that should be the name of a song. I love the stuff and I'm sure making it with Finlandia Butter would make it even better. Your Banana Bread looks divine!!
Elle P. says
I would enjoy it on toast with a little jelly.
Erin J. says
Melted on popcorn!!!
peter @feedyoursoultoo says
The banana bread looks great!
nancy@skinnykitchen.com says
I LOVE banana bread and your looks fantastic Christine!
The Food Hunter says
I love banana bread!
Linda Nortje says
Looks scrumptious and so moist !
Linda @ForkandForage says
I lurve butter but haven't tried this brand before so will keep an eye out for it. What a perfect choice using it in Banana Bread - yum!
Amanda Sakovitz says
I would use it on my potatoes
Healing Tomato says
I am guilty of not paying attention to the ingredients. This is a nice reminder. Your recipe is so well done and I am a huge fan of Finlandia butter.
foodyschmoody says
Thank you Rini. I am now a fan of Finlandia too!
Kelly D says
I would enjoy Finlandia Butter on a muffin.
Karrie C says
on bread!
Thomas Murphy says
I would have it on a bagel.
Joy @ Joy Love Food says
Yum, this banana bread looks so good! I would enjoy butter in this, I also like a pat of butter on blueberry muffins.
Cathy says
I can't wait to try the butter in your banana bread recipe!
chickie brewer says
I would use it on nutritional toast or muffin.
Melanie says
I would probably just eat it straight up on bread!
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
You've sold me, I will give them a shot, plus I want the bread too.
steve weber says
I would put it on a piece of cornbread.
Britni says
Banana bread with butter is the best, this looks amazing!
nadya kotik says
make french toast with it
molly says
I would slather it on muffins!
foodyschmoody says
Using the word "slather" just makes it sound even more delicious
molly says
=)
Cheryl says
I would enjoy Finlandia Butter straight up on whole grain bread slices and in baked goods recipes.
GB says
I love to bake so I would use the butter in my recipes.
Evie B. says
I would enjoy the butter on a bagel.
Serge B says
Straight on a bagel or toast!
Jillian (Food, Folks and Fun) says
The bread looks awesome, and I love European butter like Finlandia!
Rosie says
I like to make rolls, and I would add it to the dough, then when they come out of the oven I like to rub the tops with butter. Then serve the rolls warm with butter.
Kimberly Lewis says
This looks so good! I’m drooling right now. Pinned and tweeted. We appreciate you being a part of our party. Please stop by on Monday at 7 pm. Happy Sunday! Lou Lou Girls